Route from Barnsley to Braintree by car

The driving distance between Barnsley and Braintree is 173 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 55 minutes by car.

From: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
173 mi , 2 h 55 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Barnsley to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Barnsley to Braintree

173 mi 2 h 55 min
1.
Head north on Burlington Arcade
156 ft
2.
Turn left onto Eldon Street
623 ft
3.
Continue left onto Shambles Street
1257 ft
4.
Enter Townend Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Way (A628)
94 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto West Way (A628)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter Alhambra Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sheffield Road (A61)
323 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Sheffield Road (A61)
471 ft
8.
Keep left onto A635
574 ft
9.
Turn right onto Doncaster Road (A635)
1.5 mi
10.
Enter Stairfoot Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Road (A635)
138 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Doncaster Road (A635)
2 mi
12.
Continue onto Saltersbrook Road (A635)
0.8 mi
13.
Continue onto Doncaster Road (A635)
0.9 mi
14.
Enter Cathill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A635)
167 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A635)
1.2 mi
16.
Enter Hollygrove Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A635)
155 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A635)
0.7 mi
18.
Enter Fields End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
126 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
165 ft
20.
Go straight onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A635)
0.7 mi
21.
Continue onto Doncaster Road (A635)
0.9 mi
22.
Continue onto Barnsley Road (A635)
2.7 mi
23.
Enter Ducker Holt Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
539 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
19.1 mi
26.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.2 mi
27.
Continue onto Twyford Lane (A1)
22.1 mi
28.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
30.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
34.3 mi
31.
Continue onto Water Newton Bypass (A1)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
13.8 mi
33.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.5 mi
35.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
36.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
819 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
14.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
47.
Make a slight left
48 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Barnsley to Braintree?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £30. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £15 each (£30 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10 a head (£30 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.5 per person (£30 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 21 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £30 total comes from for the trip from Barnsley to Braintree.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Barnsley to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.5 £ (19/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.33 £ (19/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.75 £ (19/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barnsley to Braintree

The second route from Barnsley to the Braintree is 195.24 miles and takes 3 hours and 15 minutes.

The third route from Barnsley to the Braintree is 180.72 miles and takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.