Bolton Wakefield by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bolton and Wakefield by car is 52.2 miles. The driving time is 56 minutes.

How far is Wakefield from Bolton? The driving distance is 52.2 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
52.2 mi , 56 min
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Route from Bolton to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Bolton to Wakefield

52.2 mi 56 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 left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
12.
Continue onto M62
27.4 mi
13.
Keep right onto M62
4.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M62
5.9 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto Lofthouse Interchange
0.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M1
0.7 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A650
23 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
163 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
164 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
850 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
106 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
893 ft
28.
Merge left onto Leeds Road (A61)
1148 ft
29.
Continue slightly left onto Bradford Road (A650)
497 ft
30.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1294 ft
31.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
712 ft
32.
Turn left onto Burton Street (A650)
455 ft
33.
Turn right onto Cliff Parade (A650)
476 ft
34.
Make a slight right to stay on Back Lane
211 ft
35.
Turn right onto Mulberry Way (A650)
278 ft
36.
Turn left
233 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Bolton to Wakefield by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 9.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 4.55 quid each (£9.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.03 quid (£9.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.28 quid (£9.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Bolton and Wakefield is about 52.18 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 6.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (6.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 9.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Bolton to Wakefield: 9.1 pounds.
 

 

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 Bolton to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.15 £ (6.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.1 £ (6.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.58 £ (6.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bolton to Wakefield

An alternative route from Bolton to the Wakefield is 45.57 miles and takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bolton to Wakefield is the second suggested route (45.6mi, 1h 25min) and costs 7.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bolton to Wakefield is the first suggested route (52.2mi, 56min) and costs 9.1 £.

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 Bolton to Wakefield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 52.2mi (distance from Bolton to Wakefield) and its duration is 56min. The slowest route is 45.6mi, and its duration is 1h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bolton to Wakefield by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bolton to Wakefield. It provides driving directions from Bolton to Wakefield, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bolton - Wakefield 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 Bolton to Wakefield with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.