Route from Basildon to Bracknell Forest

The distance between Basildon and Bracknell Forest is 79 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Bracknell Forest, County: Berkshire, England
79 mi , 1 h 25 min
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Route from Basildon to Bracknell Forest on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Bracknell Forest

79 mi 1 h 25 min
1.
Head south on Craylands
450 ft
2.
Make a slight left to stay on Craylands
154 ft
3.
Make a slight right to stay on Craylands
113 ft
4.
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
260 ft
5.
Go straight onto Broadmayne (A1321)
611 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Mayne (A132)
415 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto South Mayne (A132)
0.9 mi
8.
Enter Pitsea Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A13
665 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A13
1215 ft
10.
Merge right onto Pitsea Flyover (A13)
2.1 mi
11.
Continue onto Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass (A13)
9.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
13.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
16.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
17.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
36.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
23.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
24.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
25.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
26.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
27.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bagshot Road (A3095)
339 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A3095)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Station Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Market Street
127 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
0.3 mi
33.
Turn left onto High Street
563 ft
34.
Enter Skimped Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit
26 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout
136 ft
36.
Turn left
116 ft
37.
Make a slight left
96 ft
38.
Turn left
127 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Basildon to Bracknell Forest by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £13.6. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £6.8 (£13.6/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £4.53 per person (£13.6/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £3.4 per person (£13.6/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 78.61 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 78.61 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 9.5 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 9.5 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total comes to £13.6.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Basildon to Bracknell Forest amounts to £13.6.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Basildon to Bracknell Forest.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.3 £ (8.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.87 £ (8.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.15 £ (8.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Basildon to Bracknell Forest

The second route from Basildon to the Bracknell Forest is 81.1 miles and takes 1 hour and 28 minutes.

The third route from Basildon to the Bracknell Forest is 67.75 miles and takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Basildon to Bracknell Forest by car?

The cheapest route from Basildon to Bracknell Forest is the third suggested route (68mi, 1h 40min) and costs 11.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Basildon to Bracknell Forest is the first suggested route (79mi, 1h 25min) and costs 13.6 £.

The most expensive route from Basildon to Bracknell Forest is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 28min) and costs 14.1 £.

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 Basildon to Bracknell Forest?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 79mi (distance from Basildon to Bracknell Forest) and its duration is 1h 25min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 28min. The slowest route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 40min.

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

Where is Basildon located?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bracknell Forest?

Bracknell Forest is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Bracknell Forest has coordinates 51.4153828o,-0.7536495o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bracknell Forest from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.