Route from Gateshead to Cambridge

The distance between Gateshead and Cambridge is 231 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
231 mi , 3 h 54 min
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Route from Gateshead to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Cambridge

231 mi 3 h 54 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)
118 mi
7.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
9.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M11
3 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A603: Cambridge
0.3 mi
12.
Continue onto A603
353 ft
13.
Enter Haggis Farm Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A603
76 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A603
1.7 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
193 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
0.4 mi
17.
Turn left onto Trumpington Road (A603)
183 ft
18.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
20.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
21.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
22.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
23.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Gateshead to Cambridge by car?

The journey from Gateshead to Cambridge by car comes with a price tag of £40.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £20.15 for the trip (£40.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £13.43 each (£40.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.08 each (£40.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 28 liters of fuel. And that's where the £40.3 comes from for the trip from Gateshead to Cambridge.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £40.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14 £ (28/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.33 £ (28/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7 £ (28/4) /p.

Diesel fuel vs petrol fuel in terms of energy density:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel typically has a higher energy density compared to petrol. This means that diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon than petrol. As a result, diesel engines can extract more energy from each unit of fuel compared to petrol engines, leading to better fuel efficiency and longer driving ranges for diesel vehicles.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it generally contains less energy per liter or per gallon compared to diesel fuel. This difference in energy density contributes to the differences in fuel efficiency and driving range between petrol and diesel vehicles.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Cambridge

The second route from Gateshead to the Cambridge is 244.68 miles and takes 4 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Cambridge is the first suggested route (231mi, 3h 54min) and costs 40.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Cambridge is the second suggested route (245mi, 4h 34min) and costs 42.7 £.

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 Gateshead to Cambridge?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 231mi (distance from Gateshead to Cambridge) and its duration is 3h 54min. The slowest route is 245mi, and its duration is 4h 34min.

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

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.