Route from Cambridge to Breckland

The distance between Cambridge and Breckland is 48.1 miles. Travel time is 58 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Breckland, County: Norfolk, England
48.1 mi , 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Breckland on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Breckland

48.1 mi 58 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Maids Causeway
274 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Maids Causeway
1050 ft
6.
Continue onto Newmarket Road
1194 ft
7.
Enter Newmarket Road and take the 2nd exit onto Newmarket Road (A1134)
226 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A1134)
1.2 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newmarket Road (A1303)
92 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A1303)
1.2 mi
11.
Turn left to stay on Newmarket Road
62 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Newmarket Road (A1303)
115 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A1303)
1.1 mi
14.
Enter Quy Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A14: Bury St Edmunds
734 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards A14: Bury St Edmunds
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto A14
11.2 mi
17.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
18.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A11
371 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.2 mi
20.
Enter Thetford Rounadbout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
220 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
0.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
179 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.4 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
142 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Road (A1075)
52 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Road (A1075)
3.6 mi
28.
Continue onto Watton Road (A1075)
0.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Hockham Road (A1075)
1248 ft
30.
Continue onto Wretham Road (A1075)
1.4 mi
31.
Go straight onto Thetford Road (A1075)
2.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Watton Road (A1075)
0.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Thetford Road (A1075)
2.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Road (A1075)
114 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Road (A1075)
0.5 mi
36.
Continue onto Memorial Way (A1075)
410 ft
37.
Make a sharp right onto Norwich Road (B1108)
0.4 mi
38.
Turn left onto Hunters Oak
276 ft
39.
Turn left to stay on Hunters Oak
375 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Cambridge to Breckland?

Well, using petrol, it's £8.4. 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 £4.2 for the trip (£8.4 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £2.8 each (£8.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £2.1 each (£8.4 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 5.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £8.4 comes from for the trip from Cambridge to Breckland.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Breckland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.65 £ (5.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.77 £ (5.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.33 £ (5.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Breckland

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cambridge to Breckland covers 51.05 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 1 minute for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Breckland by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Breckland is the first suggested route (48.1mi, 58min) and costs 8.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Breckland is the second suggested route (51mi, 1h 1min) and costs 8.9 £.

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 Cambridge to Breckland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.1mi (distance from Cambridge to Breckland) and its duration is 58min. The slowest route is 51mi, and its duration is 1h 1min.

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

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Breckland?

Breckland is located in Norfolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 58 meters above sea level. Breckland has coordinates 52.5716157o,0.8354678o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Breckland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.