Distance between Athersley and Watford Gap

The distance from Athersley to Watford Gap is 162 kilometers by road including 145 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes and goes through Poolsbrook, Kirby Frith, Lutterworth, Birdwell, Harley, Upper Whiston and Woodall.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Athersley 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A61 9 km, 06 min
Birdwell 9 km 0:06 06 min 0.6 L
A61 M1 5 km, 02 min
Harley 14 km 0:09 09 min 1.0 L
M1 16 km, 08 min
Upper Whiston 29 km 0:17 17 min 2.2 L
M1 9 km, 05 min
Woodall 39 km 0:22 22 min 3.0 L
M1 8 km, 05 min
Poolsbrook 47 km 0:28 28 min 3.6 L
M1 7 km, 04 min
Stainsby 53 km 0:32 32 min 4.0 L
M1 70 km, 42 min
Kirby Frith 123 km 1:15 1 h 15 min 9.8 L
M1 22 km, 11 min
Lutterworth 145 km 1:26 1 h 26 min 11.5 L
M1 16 km, 10 min
Watford Gap 162 km 1:36 1 h 36 min 12.9 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Athersley 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A61 9 km, 06 min
Birdwell 9 km 0:06 06 min 0.6 L
A61 M1 5 km, 02 min
Harley 14 km 0:09 09 min 1.0 L
M1 16 km, 08 min
Upper Whiston 29 km 0:17 17 min 2.2 L
M1 9 km, 05 min
Woodall 39 km 0:22 22 min 3.0 L
M1 8 km, 05 min
Poolsbrook 47 km 0:28 28 min 3.6 L
M1 7 km, 04 min
Stainsby 53 km 0:32 32 min 4.0 L
M1 5 km, 03 min
Tibshelf 58 km 0:36 36 min 4.5 L
M1 4 km, 03 min
Hilcote 63 km 0:39 39 min 4.8 L
M1 3 km, 02 min
Pinxton 66 km 0:42 42 min 5.2 L
M1 19 km, 11 min
Trowell 84 km 0:53 53 min 6.7 L
M1 3 km, 01 min
Sandiacre 87 km 0:55 55 min 6.9 L
M1 5 km, 02 min
Sawley 91 km 0:57 57 min 7.2 L
M1 10 km, 05 min
Long Whatton 102 km 1:03 1 h 03 min 8.1 L
M1 4 km, 01 min
Shepshed 105 km 1:05 1 h 05 min 8.3 L
M1 7 km, 03 min
Copt Oak 112 km 1:08 1 h 08 min 8.9 L
M1 4 km, 02 min
Markfield 116 km 1:11 1 h 11 min 9.1 L
M1 7 km, 03 min
Kirby Frith 123 km 1:14 1 h 14 min 9.8 L
M1 9 km, 04 min
Cosby 132 km 1:19 1 h 19 min 10.5 L
M1 6 km, 03 min
Ashby Magna 139 km 1:23 1 h 23 min 10.7 L
M1 7 km, 03 min
Lutterworth 145 km 1:26 1 h 26 min 11.5 L
M1 2 km, 01 min
Shawell 147 km 1:27 1 h 27 min 11.7 L
M1 2 km, 00 min
Swinford 149 km 1:28 1 h 28 min 11.9 L
M1 3 km, 01 min
Lilbourne 152 km 1:30 1 h 30 min 12.1 L
M1 A5 10 km, 06 min
Watford Gap 162 km 1:36 1 h 36 min 12.9 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Athersley to Watford Gap?

Fuel cost: 18.8 GBP

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 162 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.45 GBP / L)

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How long is a car ride from Athersley to Watford Gap?

Driving time: 1 h 36 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 88 km with a maximum speed 112 km/h = 47 min
  • 31 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 18 min
  • 11 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 6 min
  • 31 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 23 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Athersley to Watford Gap by land?

The distance between Athersley and Watford Gap is 162 km by road including 145 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Athersley and Watford Gap respectively.

How far is Athersley to Watford Gap by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Athersley and Watford Gap is 142 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Athersley and Watford Gap respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Athersley from Watford Gap by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 10 min to cover the distance of 142 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 38 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Athersley to Watford Gap?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 35 min to cover the distance of 142 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 40 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Athersley and Watford Gap?

The halfway point between Athersley and Watford Gap is Trowell. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Trowell to Athersley is 84 km and driving will take about 53 min. The road between Trowell and Watford Gap has length 77 km and will take approximately 43 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Sandiacre is in 87 km from Athersley and 75 km from Watford Gap
  • Sawley is in 91 km from Athersley and 70 km from Watford Gap
  • Pinxton is in 66 km from Athersley and 96 km from Watford Gap

Where is Athersley in relation to Watford Gap?

Athersley is located 142 km north of Watford Gap.

Athersley has geographic coordinates: latitude 53.5806, longitude -1.47275.

Watford Gap has geographic coordinates: latitude 52.324, longitude -1.14232.

Which highway goes from Athersley to Watford Gap?

The route from Athersley to Watford Gap follows M1.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • A61: 10 km
  • A5: 5 km
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