Bristol Bolton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bristol and Bolton by car is 179 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and .

How far is Bolton from Bristol? The driving distance is 179 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
179 mi , 3 h
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Route from Bristol to Bolton on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Bolton

179 mi 3 h
1.
Head southeast on East Tucker Street
100 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Philip's Bridge
864 ft
3.
Take the ramp on the left onto Temple Way (A4044)
414 ft
4.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bond Street South (A4044)
167 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bond Street South (A4044)
791 ft
6.
Merge right onto Bond Street South (A4044)
493 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Bond Street South (A4044)
180 ft
8.
Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus
385 ft
9.
Keep left onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M32
4.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
719 ft
12.
Keep left towards M4
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M4
1.9 mi
14.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards M5 North: The Midlands
80 mi
16.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
65 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
21.
Merge right onto M62
8.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Leeds
0.3 mi
23.
Continue towards M60
2.6 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
25.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
26.
Keep right towards A666: Bolton
4 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto A666
946 ft
28.
Turn left onto Bradford Street (A579)
259 ft
29.
Continue onto Lower Bridgeman Street (A579)
741 ft
30.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A579)
234 ft
31.
Continue onto Bradshawgate (A575)
878 ft
32.
Turn left onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
600 ft
33.
Turn right onto Back Cheapside
114 ft
34.
Turn right onto Bold Street
102 ft
35.
Turn left onto Back Mawdsley Street
14 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bristol to Bolton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Bristol to Bolton. The journey using petrol will set you back 31.2 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 15.6 pounds (£31.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.4 pounds (£31.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.8 pounds (£31.2 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 Bristol and Bolton is approximately 178.89 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 21.7 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 (21.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 31.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Bristol to Bolton is 31.2 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Bristol to Bolton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.85 £ (21.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.23 £ (21.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.43 £ (21.7/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Bristol to Bolton

The second route from Bristol to the Bolton is 184.05 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bristol to Bolton is the first suggested route (179mi, 3h ) and costs 31.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bristol to Bolton is the second suggested route (184mi, 4h 22min) and costs 32.1 £.

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 Bristol to Bolton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 179mi (distance from Bristol to Bolton) and its duration is 3h . The slowest route is 184mi, and its duration is 4h 22min.

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

Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bolton?

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.