Route from Canterbury to Wigan

The distance between Canterbury and Wigan is 269 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
269 mi , 4 h 31 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Canterbury to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Canterbury to Wigan

269 mi 4 h 31 min
1.
Head northeast on Best Lane
191 ft
2.
Continue onto King Street
622 ft
3.
Turn left onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
4.
Turn left onto St Radigund's Street
649 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
6.
Turn left onto North Lane
1048 ft
7.
Turn left onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1239 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
328 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A2050
121 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A2050
1 mi
12.
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
13.
Merge right onto Canterbury Bypass (A2)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
1.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Boughton Bypass (A2)
3 mi
16.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 2nd exit towards M2: London
171 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards M2: London
25.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
19.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
21.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
23.
Continue towards M25: (M11
23.5 mi
24.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
28.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
30.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
32.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
34.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
35.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
37.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
39.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
40.
Keep left towards A49
1.1 mi
41.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
74 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (B5386)
39 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (B5386)
0.8 mi
45.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
47.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Canterbury to Wigan by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Canterbury to Wigan is £46.9 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £23.45 for the journey (£46.9 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £15.63 (£46.9 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £11.73 (£46.9 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 32.6 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £46.9 fare for the journey from Canterbury to Wigan.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £46.9, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Canterbury to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.3 £ (32.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.87 £ (32.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.15 £ (32.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Canterbury to Wigan

The second route from Canterbury to the Wigan is 284.7 miles and takes 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Canterbury to Wigan by car?

The cheapest route from Canterbury to Wigan is the first suggested route (269mi, 4h 31min) and costs 46.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Canterbury to Wigan is the second suggested route (285mi, 4h 47min) and costs 49.7 £.

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 Canterbury to Wigan?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 269mi (distance from Canterbury to Wigan) and its duration is 4h 31min. The slowest route is 285mi, and its duration is 4h 47min.

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

Where is Canterbury located?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Wigan?

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.