Route from Glasgow to Chorley

The distance between Glasgow and Chorley is 193 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

From: Glasgow, County: Glasgow City, Scotland
To: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
193 mi , 3 h 13 min
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Route from Glasgow to Chorley on map



Driving directions from Glasgow to Chorley

193 mi 3 h 13 min
1.
Head west
174 ft
2.
Turn left onto Killermont Street
216 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Nile Street
205 ft
4.
Continue onto Port Dundas Road
914 ft
5.
Turn right onto Milton Street
925 ft
6.
Turn left onto Dobbie's Loan (A804)
321 ft
7.
Turn right onto Craighall Road (A879)
280 ft
8.
Turn right
71 ft
9.
Take the ramp on the right towards M8: Edinburgh
1.8 mi
10.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
11.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
12.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
13.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
14.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
15.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
16.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
17.
Keep left onto M61
4.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M61
1261 ft
19.
Enter Chorley North Link Junction and take the 3rd exit onto Millennium Way (A674)
885 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Millennium Way (A674)
0.2 mi
21.
Enter Preston Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Road (A6)
95 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Road (A6)
615 ft
23.
Keep left onto Preston Road (A6)
0.4 mi
24.
Continue onto Preston Street (A6)
499 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Preston Street (A6)
170 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
325 ft
27.
Make a sharp left onto Park Road
0.6 mi
28.
Keep right onto Market Street
85 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Glasgow to Chorley by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £33.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £16.7 (£33.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £11.13 (£33.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £8.35 (£33.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 192.74 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 192.74 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 23.4 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 23.4 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £33.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Glasgow to Chorley amounts to £33.4.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Glasgow to Chorley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.55 £ (21.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.03 £ (21.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.28 £ (21.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glasgow to Chorley

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Glasgow to Chorley covers 199.79 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 43 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Glasgow to Chorley by car?

The cheapest route from Glasgow to Chorley is the first suggested route (193mi, 3h 13min) and costs 33.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glasgow to Chorley is the second suggested route (200mi, 4h 43min) and costs 34.6 £.

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 Glasgow to Chorley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 193mi (distance from Glasgow to Chorley) and its duration is 3h 13min. The slowest route is 200mi, and its duration is 4h 43min.

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

Where is Glasgow located?

Glasgow is located in Glasgow City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Glasgow has coordinates 55.8642370o,-4.2518060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glasgow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Chorley?

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.