Route from Bolton to Gloucester

The distance between Bolton and Gloucester is 145 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

From: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
145 mi , 2 h 27 min
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Route from Bolton to Gloucester on map



Driving directions from Bolton to Gloucester

145 mi 2 h 27 min
1.
Head northwest on Back Mawdsley Street
76 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Mawdsley Street
296 ft
3.
Turn right onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
315 ft
4.
Turn left onto Newport Street (B6204)
887 ft
5.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Street (A579)
669 ft
6.
Continue onto Bridgeman Place (A579)
788 ft
7.
Continue onto Bradford Street (A579)
366 ft
8.
Turn right onto A666
1214 ft
9.
Merge right onto St. Peter's Way (A666)
2.3 mi
10.
Continue towards M60
2.2 mi
11.
Keep right towards M60: Manchester Airport
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left onto M60
2.4 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
14.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
16.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
51.5 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A40: Gloucester
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Golden Valley Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A40: Gloucester
0.3 mi
22.
Exit the roundabout towards A40: Gloucester
2.1 mi
23.
Make a slight left to stay on Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
381 ft
24.
Keep left onto A417
0.9 mi
25.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
688 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
0.7 mi
27.
Enter Walls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
209 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.5 mi
29.
Take the ramp
193 ft
30.
Turn right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
31.
Turn right to stay on Metz Way (A4302)
23 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bolton to Gloucester with petrol?

Driving from Bolton to Gloucester costs £25.3 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £12.65 per person. With three passengers, it's £8.43 per person, and with four passengers, it's £6.33 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 17.6 liters of fuel. This results in a £25.3 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bolton to Gloucester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.8 £ (17.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.87 £ (17.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.4 £ (17.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bolton to Gloucester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bolton to Gloucester covers 148.66 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 26 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Bolton to Gloucester by car?

The cheapest route from Bolton to Gloucester is the first suggested route (145mi, 2h 27min) and costs 25.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bolton to Gloucester is the second suggested route (149mi, 3h 26min) and costs 25.9 £.

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 Bolton to Gloucester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 145mi (distance from Bolton to Gloucester) and its duration is 2h 27min. The slowest route is 149mi, and its duration is 3h 26min.

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Where is Bolton located?

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Gloucester?

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.