Route from Gateshead to Ashfield

The distance between Gateshead and Ashfield is 146 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Ashfield, County: Nottinghamshire, England
146 mi , 2 h 30 min
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Route from Gateshead to Ashfield on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Ashfield

146 mi 2 h 30 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
2.7 mi
4.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
356 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
84 mi
6.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
8.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
10.
Merge right onto M18
28.5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38: Mansfield
0.4 mi
12.
Enter Pinxton Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Mansfield Road (B6019)
0.3 mi
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Mansfield Road (B6019)
895 ft
14.
Turn left onto Pinxton Lane
490 ft
15.
Continue onto Alfreton Road
0.5 mi
16.
Continue slightly left onto Town Street
0.5 mi
17.
Turn left onto Pinxton Green (B6019)
1052 ft
18.
Continue onto Kirkby Lane
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Pinxton Lane (B6019)
0.5 mi
20.
Continue onto Pinxton Road (B6019)
656 ft
21.
Turn left onto B6018
442 ft
22.
Turn right onto Laburnum Avenue
423 ft
23.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
324 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Gateshead to Ashfield with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Gateshead to Ashfield. The journey using petrol will set you back 25.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 12.75 pounds (£25.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 8.5 pounds (£25.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 6.38 pounds (£25.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Gateshead and Ashfield is approximately 146.26 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 17.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (17.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 25.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Gateshead to Ashfield is 25.5 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Ashfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.85 £ (17.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.9 £ (17.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.43 £ (17.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Ashfield

The second route from Gateshead to the Ashfield is 151.78 miles and takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.

The third route from Gateshead to the Ashfield is 161.88 miles and takes 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gateshead to Ashfield by car?

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Ashfield is the first suggested route (146mi, 2h 30min) and costs 25.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gateshead to Ashfield is the second suggested route (152mi, 2h 40min) and costs 26.5 £.

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Ashfield is the third suggested route (162mi, 3h 9min) and costs 28.3 £.

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 Gateshead to Ashfield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 146mi (distance from Gateshead to Ashfield) and its duration is 2h 30min. The other route is 152mi, and its duration is 2h 40min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 3h 9min.

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

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ashfield?

Ashfield is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 136 meters above sea level. Ashfield has coordinates 53.0928928o,-1.2697006o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.