Route from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness

The distance between Chorley and Barrow-in-Furness is 77 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
To: Barrow-in-Furness, County: Cumbria, England
77 mi , 1 h 28 min
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Route from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness on map



Driving directions from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness

77 mi 1 h 28 min
1.
Head south on Market Street
526 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint George's Street
869 ft
3.
Turn left onto Clifford Street
428 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
33 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
419 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
76 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
399 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bengal Street (A6)
98 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bengal Street (A6)
1056 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Water Street (A6)
105 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Water Street (A6)
521 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Street (A6)
27 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
113 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Preston Street (A6)
26 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
517 ft
16.
Continue onto Preston Road (A6)
0.4 mi
17.
Make a slight left onto Preston Road (A6)
598 ft
18.
Enter Preston Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Way (A674)
185 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Millennium Way (A674)
1289 ft
20.
Enter Chorley North Link Junction and take the 1st exit onto M61
31 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
42.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
1008 ft
23.
Keep left towards A590: Barrow
394 ft
24.
Merge right towards South Lakes
3.2 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A590: Barrow
925 ft
26.
Enter Brettargh Holt Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Barrow
26 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards Barrow
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto A590
5.5 mi
29.
Enter Meathop Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
564 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
5.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
40 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
4.9 mi
33.
Enter Greenodd Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
102 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
2.9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
76 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road (A590)
130 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto County Road (A590)
1.7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A590: Barrow
189 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Barrow
2 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
193 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
117 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Park Road
21 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road
0.7 mi
47.
Make a slight right onto Breast Mill Beck Road
0.5 mi
48.
Turn right onto Abbey Road
1.9 mi
49.
Turn left onto Rawlinson Street
0.6 mi
50.
Turn right
92 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £13.5. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £6.75 each (£13.5 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £4.5 a head (£13.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £3.38 per person (£13.5 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 9.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £13.5 total comes from for the trip from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness.
 

 

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 Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.7 £ (9.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.13 £ (9.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.35 £ (9.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness covers 79.35 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 58 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness by car?

The cheapest route from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness is the first suggested route (77mi, 1h 28min) and costs 13.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness is the second suggested route (79mi, 1h 58min) and costs 13.9 £.

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 Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 77mi (distance from Chorley to Barrow-in-Furness) and its duration is 1h 28min. The slowest route is 79mi, and its duration is 1h 58min.

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Where is Chorley located?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barrow-in-Furness?

Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Barrow-in-Furness has coordinates 54.1089670o,-3.2188940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barrow-in-Furness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.