Bolton Walsall by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bolton and Walsall by car is 87 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

How far is Walsall from Bolton? The driving distance is 87 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Walsall, County: West Midlands, England
87 mi , 1 h 31 min
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Route from Bolton to Walsall on map



Driving directions from Bolton to Walsall

87 mi 1 h 31 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
6.6 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
1158 ft
20.
Keep left at the fork
931 ft
21.
Continue slightly left onto Wolverhampton Road (A454)
0.7 mi
22.
Keep left onto Wolverhampton Road (A454)
787 ft
23.
Take the ramp
368 ft
24.
Continue onto Wolverhampton Street
713 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wolverhampton Street
121 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Wolverhampton Street
629 ft
27.
Turn left onto Stafford Street
120 ft
28.
Turn right to stay on Stafford Street
147 ft
29.
Turn left onto Wisemore
672 ft
30.
Turn right
233 ft
31.
Turn left
161 ft
32.
Turn right
323 ft
33.
Turn left
63 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to drive from Bolton to Walsall with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Bolton to Walsall. The journey using petrol will set you back 15.2 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 7.6 pounds (£15.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 5.07 pounds (£15.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.8 pounds (£15.2 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 Bolton and Walsall is approximately 86.87 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 10.5 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 (10.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 15.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Bolton to Walsall is 15.2 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Bolton to Walsall.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.25 £ (10.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.5 £ (10.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.63 £ (10.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bolton to Walsall

The most time-consuming route from Bolton to Walsall spans a distance of 89.35 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bolton to Walsall is the first suggested route (87mi, 1h 31min) and costs 15.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bolton to Walsall is the second suggested route (89mi, 2h 19min) and costs 15.6 £.

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 Bolton to Walsall?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 87mi (distance from Bolton to Walsall) and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 89mi, and its duration is 2h 19min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bolton to Walsall by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bolton to Walsall. It provides driving directions from Bolton to Walsall, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bolton - Walsall 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 Walsall 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 Walsall?

Walsall is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 125 meters above sea level. Walsall has coordinates 52.5862140o,-1.9829190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Walsall from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.