Route from Cheltenham to South Ribble

The distance between Cheltenham and South Ribble is 149 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: South Ribble, County: Lancashire, England
149 mi , 2 h 31 min
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Route from Cheltenham to South Ribble on map



Driving directions from Cheltenham to South Ribble

149 mi 2 h 31 min
1.
Head northeast on Royal Well Road
269 ft
2.
Turn left onto Crescent Terrace
134 ft
3.
Turn right onto Crescent Place
286 ft
4.
Turn right onto Clarence Street
612 ft
5.
Keep right onto North Street
350 ft
6.
Continue onto North Place
378 ft
7.
Turn left onto Saint Margaret's Road (A4019)
857 ft
8.
Continue onto Swindon Road (A4019)
1160 ft
9.
Continue onto Poole Way (A4019)
103 ft
10.
Turn left onto Poole Way (A4019)
511 ft
11.
Continue right onto High Street (A4019)
595 ft
12.
Continue onto Tewkesbury Road (A4019)
0.8 mi
13.
Keep left onto Tewkesbury Road (A4019)
2.1 mi
14.
Take the ramp onto M5
47.3 mi
15.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
16.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
21.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
22.
Continue onto M65
0.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A6
334 ft
24.
Merge left onto Lostock Lane (A582)
0.4 mi
25.
Keep left onto Farington Road (A582)
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Croston Road
203 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Croston Road
0.3 mi
28.
Make a sharp right onto Fowler Lane
898 ft
29.
Turn left
155 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Cheltenham to South Ribble?

The expense of driving from Cheltenham to South Ribble using petrol amounts to £25.9. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £12.95 (£25.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £8.63 per person (£25.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £6.48 per person (£25.9 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 18.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £25.9 for the trip from Cheltenham to South Ribble.
 

 

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 Cheltenham to South Ribble.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.2 £ (16.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.47 £ (16.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.1 £ (16.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cheltenham to South Ribble

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cheltenham to South Ribble covers 158.16 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 42 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cheltenham to South Ribble by car?

The cheapest route from Cheltenham to South Ribble is the first suggested route (149mi, 2h 31min) and costs 25.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cheltenham to South Ribble is the second suggested route (158mi, 3h 42min) and costs 27.4 £.

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 Cheltenham to South Ribble?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 149mi (distance from Cheltenham to South Ribble) and its duration is 2h 31min. The slowest route is 158mi, and its duration is 3h 42min.

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Where is Cheltenham located?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of South Ribble?

South Ribble is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 31 meters above sea level. South Ribble has coordinates 53.7174767o,-2.6970096o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Ribble from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.