Barnsley Tamworth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Barnsley and Tamworth by car is 81 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

How far is Tamworth from Barnsley? The driving distance is 81 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
81 mi , 1 h 28 min
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Route from Barnsley to Tamworth on map



Driving directions from Barnsley to Tamworth

81 mi 1 h 28 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 4th exit onto A628
341 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A628
0.9 mi
6.
Keep right onto Dodworth Road (A628)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Dodworth Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M1
44 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
36.9 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38: Mansfield
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Pinxton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A38
1086 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
13.3 mi
12.
Enter Little Eaton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Abbey Hill (A38)
180 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Abbey Hill (A38)
1 mi
14.
Continue onto Queensway (A38)
1.8 mi
15.
Enter Markeaton Island and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A38)
137 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A38)
0.6 mi
17.
Enter Kingsway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A38
581 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
1.3 mi
19.
Keep right onto A38
15.4 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A513: Rugeley
938 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A513: Tamworth
11 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards A513: Tamworth
0.6 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A513: Tamworth
121 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A513: Tamworth
3.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Tamworth Road (A513)
938 ft
26.
Continue onto Comberford Road (A513)
3.4 mi
27.
Turn right onto Ashby Road (A513)
129 ft
28.
Continue slightly left onto Upper Gungate (A513)
1181 ft
29.
Go straight onto Upper Gungate (B5493)
448 ft
30.
Turn left onto Albert Road
740 ft
31.
Make a slight right onto Marmion Street
360 ft
32.
Make a slight left to stay on Marmion Street
748 ft
33.
Turn right
94 ft
34.
Turn right
22 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Barnsley to Tamworth with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Barnsley to Tamworth. The journey using petrol will set you back 14.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 7.1 pounds (£14.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.73 pounds (£14.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.55 pounds (£14.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Barnsley and Tamworth is approximately 81.29 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 9.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (9.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 14.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Barnsley to Tamworth is 14.2 pounds.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Barnsley to Tamworth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.9 £ (9.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.27 £ (9.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.45 £ (9.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barnsley to Tamworth

The second route from Barnsley to the Tamworth is 83.43 miles and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The third route from Barnsley to the Tamworth is 76.84 miles and takes 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Barnsley to Tamworth by car?

The cheapest route from Barnsley to Tamworth is the third suggested route (77mi, 1h 46min) and costs 13.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Barnsley to Tamworth is the first suggested route (81mi, 1h 28min) and costs 14.2 £.

The most expensive route from Barnsley to Tamworth is the second suggested route (83mi, 1h 30min) and costs 14.6 £.

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 Barnsley to Tamworth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 81mi (distance from Barnsley to Tamworth) and its duration is 1h 28min. The other route is 83mi, and its duration is 1h 30min. The slowest route is 77mi, and its duration is 1h 46min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Barnsley to Tamworth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Barnsley to Tamworth. It provides driving directions from Barnsley to Tamworth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Barnsley - Tamworth route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Barnsley to Tamworth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Barnsley located?

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Tamworth?

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.