Route from Cambridge to Wakefield

The distance between Cambridge and Wakefield is 139 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
139 mi , 2 h 33 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Wakefield

139 mi 2 h 33 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
314 ft
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
104 mi
20.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
612 ft
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1(M)
1139 ft
22.
Go straight onto A638
218 ft
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A638
2.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Road (A638)
104 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Doncaster Road (A638)
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A638
132 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A638
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Dale Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Road (A638)
199 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Doncaster Road (A638)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Minsthorpe Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Back Lane (A638)
305 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Back Lane (A638)
794 ft
32.
Continue onto Doncaster Road (A638)
3 mi
33.
Enter Ackworth Moor Top and take the 2nd exit onto Wakefield Road (A638)
172 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Wakefield Road (A638)
1.5 mi
35.
Enter Offley Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A638
101 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A638
5.5 mi
37.
Continue onto Wakefield Bridge (A61)
355 ft
38.
Keep left onto A638
0.4 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ings Road (A638)
103 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Ings Road (A638)
0.3 mi
41.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
42.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
43.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
44.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
45.
Turn left
233 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Cambridge to Wakefield by car?

Embarking on the journey from Cambridge to Wakefield, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 24.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 12.15 pounds for each of two passengers, 8.1 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.08 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 139.38 miles, the car craves around 16.9 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (16.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 24.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cambridge to Wakefield is marked by a fuel cost of 24.3 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.45 £ (16.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.63 £ (16.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.23 £ (16.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Wakefield

The second route from Cambridge to the Wakefield is 165.78 miles and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

The third route from Cambridge to the Wakefield is 145.36 miles and takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Wakefield is the first suggested route (139mi, 2h 33min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cambridge to Wakefield is the third suggested route (145mi, 2h 52min) and costs 25.4 £.

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Wakefield is the second suggested route (166mi, 2h 50min) and costs 28.9 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 139mi (distance from Cambridge to Wakefield) and its duration is 2h 33min. The other route is 166mi, and its duration is 2h 50min. The slowest route is 145mi, and its duration is 2h 52min.

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

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.