Route from Cambridge to Waltham Forest

The distance between Cambridge and Waltham Forest is 53 miles. Travel time is 60 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Waltham Forest, County: Greater London, England
53 mi , 60 min
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Route from Cambridge to Waltham Forest on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Waltham Forest

53 mi 60 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.
Continue straight to stay on Chesterton Road (A1134)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Chesterton Lane (A1303)
670 ft
10.
Continue slightly right onto Northampton Street (A1303)
784 ft
11.
Turn right onto Madingley Road (A1134)
1.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11: London
1265 ft
13.
Merge right onto M11
47.1 mi
14.
Take the ramp towards A406(W): N Circular
535 ft
15.
Keep right towards A406(W): N Circular
0.7 mi
16.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.5 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A104
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Waterworks Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodford New Road (A104)
113 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodford New Road (A104)
357 ft
20.
Turn right onto Forest Road (A503)
0.8 mi
21.
Turn left onto Shernhall Street
553 ft
22.
Turn right onto The Drive
853 ft
23.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Cambridge to Waltham Forest by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £9.2. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £4.6 (£9.2/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £3.07 per person (£9.2/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £2.3 per person (£9.2/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 52.99 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 52.99 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 6.4 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 6.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £9.2.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Cambridge to Waltham Forest amounts to £9.2.

 

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 Waltham Forest.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.2 £ (6.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.13 £ (6.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.6 £ (6.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Waltham Forest

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cambridge to Waltham Forest covers 51.56 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 17 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Waltham Forest by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Waltham Forest is the second suggested route (51.6mi, 1h 17min) and costs 9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Waltham Forest is the first suggested route (53mi, 60min) and costs 9.2 £.

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 Waltham Forest?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 53mi (distance from Cambridge to Waltham Forest) and its duration is 60min. The slowest route is 51.6mi, and its duration is 1h 17min.

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

Waltham Forest is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 37 meters above sea level. Waltham Forest has coordinates 51.5886383o,-0.0117625o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Waltham Forest from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.