Route from Ashford to Oldham
The distance between Ashford and Oldham is 271 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
Driving directions from Ashford to Oldham
What's the expense of traveling from Ashford to Oldham by car?
The trip fueled by petrol comes to £47. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £23.5 (£47/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.67 (£47/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £11.75 (£47/4).
To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:
Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 271.3 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 271.3 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 32.9 liters of fuel needed.
Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 32.9 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £47.
In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Ashford to Oldham amounts to £47.
How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it:
- Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power.
- Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it.
- Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should.
- Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check.
- Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system.
To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.
Diesel cost from Ashford to Oldham.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.85 £ (29.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.9 £ (29.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.43 £ (29.7/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Ashford to Oldham
An alternative route from Ashford to the Oldham is 257.85 miles and takes 4 hours and 38 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Oldham by car?
The cheapest route from Ashford to Oldham is the second suggested route (258mi, 4h 38min) and costs 44.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Ashford to Oldham is the first suggested route (271mi, 4h 35min) and costs 47 £.
For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).
How to get from Ashford to Oldham?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 271mi (distance from Ashford to Oldham) and its duration is 4h 35min. The slowest route is 258mi, and its duration is 4h 38min.
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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Ashford to Oldham with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Ashford located?
Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Oldham?
Oldham is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Oldham has coordinates 53.5409298o,-2.1113659o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oldham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.