Route from Bristol to Manchester

The distance between Bristol and Manchester is 169 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
169 mi , 2 h 59 min
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Route from Bristol to Manchester on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Manchester

169 mi 2 h 59 min
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
53.6 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
22.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
23.
Continue onto M56
6.8 mi
24.
Keep right towards A5103: City Centre
1.9 mi
25.
Continue onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto A57(M)
1107 ft
27.
Merge right onto Mancunian Way (A57(M))
0.5 mi
28.
Keep right onto Dawson Street (A57)
299 ft
29.
Continue onto A6042
0.5 mi
30.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Way (A34)
717 ft
31.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A6)
572 ft
32.
Turn right onto New Bailey Street (A34)
648 ft
33.
Continue onto Bridge Street West (A34)
1284 ft
34.
Continue onto John Dalton Street (A34)
664 ft
35.
Turn left onto Cross Street
134 ft
36.
Turn right onto Tib Lane
176 ft
37.
Turn left onto Essex Street
442 ft
38.
Turn right onto Chapel Walks
335 ft
39.
Turn right onto Brown Street
230 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bristol to Manchester?

Well, using petrol, it's £29.3. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £14.65 for the trip (£29.3 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £9.77 each (£29.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.33 each (£29.3 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 20.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £29.3 comes from for the trip from Bristol to Manchester.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Manchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.25 £ (18.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.17 £ (18.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.63 £ (18.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bristol to Manchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bristol to Manchester covers 179.32 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 14 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Bristol to Manchester is the first suggested route (169mi, 2h 59min) and costs 29.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bristol to Manchester is the second suggested route (179mi, 4h 14min) and costs 31.1 £.

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 Manchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 169mi (distance from Bristol to Manchester) and its duration is 2h 59min. The slowest route is 179mi, and its duration is 4h 14min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.