Route from Brighton to Wigan

The distance between Brighton and Wigan is 262 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Brighton, County: East Sussex, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
262 mi , 4 h 26 min
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Route from Brighton to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Brighton to Wigan

262 mi 4 h 26 min
1.
Head north on Pavilion Parade (A23)
154 ft
2.
Continue onto Grand Parade (A23)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue slightly left onto Richmond Place (A23)
748 ft
4.
Turn left towards A23: London
436 ft
5.
Continue right onto London Road (A23)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue towards London
1.1 mi
7.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
0.9 mi
8.
Continue onto Patcham By-Pass (A23)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1309 ft
10.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards London
233 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards London
3 mi
12.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
8.3 mi
13.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1.1 mi
14.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
3.4 mi
15.
Continue onto M23
2.6 mi
16.
Continue onto M23
11.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(CW)|M25(CW)|M25(ACW)|M25(ACW)
0.3 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
0.5 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
21.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
22.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
24.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
25.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
26.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
27.
Keep left towards A49
1.1 mi
28.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
74 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (B5386)
39 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (B5386)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
34.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Brighton to Wigan?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £45.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £22.85 each (£45.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £15.23 a head (£45.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £11.43 per person (£45.7 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 31.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £45.7 total comes from for the trip from Brighton to Wigan.
 

 

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 Brighton to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.85 £ (31.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.57 £ (31.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.93 £ (31.7/4) /p.

Where is Brighton located?

Brighton is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Brighton has coordinates 50.8225300o,-0.1371630o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Brighton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Wigan?

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.