Route from Cambridge to Harborough

The distance between Cambridge and Harborough is 62 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Harborough, County: Leicestershire, England
62 mi , 1 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Harborough on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Harborough

62 mi 1 h 9 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 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Make a slight right onto A1134
237 ft
9.
Keep right onto A1134
487 ft
10.
Keep left onto Milton Road (A1134)
852 ft
11.
Turn left onto Gilbert Road
0.7 mi
12.
Turn right onto Histon Road (B1049)
0.6 mi
13.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (B1049)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Histon Interchange and take the 1st exit
23 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto A14
1.3 mi
17.
Keep right onto A14
15.2 mi
18.
Continue onto A14
28.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
314 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
400 ft
22.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
100 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
136 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
75 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Melton Road (B6047)
463 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Melton Road (B6047)
2.5 mi
36.
Continue onto Shangton Road (B6047)
0.6 mi
37.
Make a slight right onto Melton Road (B6047)
1.3 mi
38.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Cambridge to Harborough with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Cambridge to Harborough. The journey using petrol will set you back 10.9 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 5.45 pounds (£10.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.63 pounds (£10.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.73 pounds (£10.9 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 Cambridge and Harborough is approximately 62.37 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 7.6 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 (7.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 10.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Cambridge to Harborough is 10.9 pounds.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Harborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.75 £ (7.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.5 £ (7.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.88 £ (7.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Harborough

An alternative route from Cambridge to the Harborough is 68.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Harborough is the first suggested route (62mi, 1h 9min) and costs 10.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Harborough is the second suggested route (68mi, 1h 17min) and costs 12 £.

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 Harborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 62mi (distance from Cambridge to Harborough) and its duration is 1h 9min. The slowest route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 17min.

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

Harborough is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Harborough has coordinates 52.5708762o,-0.9346458o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.