Route from Gloucester to Blackpool

The distance between Gloucester and Blackpool is 174 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
174 mi , 2 h 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Gloucester to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Gloucester to Blackpool

174 mi 2 h 56 min
1.
Head northwest on Metz Way (A4302)
17 ft
2.
Make a sharp right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
3.
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Walls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
216 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
0.7 mi
6.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
21 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.9 mi
8.
Merge right onto Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
652 ft
9.
Keep left onto A40
1.9 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards Tewkesbury
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Golden Valley Junction and take the 1st exit towards M5
142 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout towards M5
49.8 mi
13.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
14.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
22.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
19.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
22.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
23.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
24.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
25.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
29.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
30.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
31.
Turn left
91 ft
32.
Turn right
65 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Gloucester to Blackpool?

The expense of driving from Gloucester to Blackpool using petrol amounts to £30.1. 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 £15.05 (£30.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.03 per person (£30.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.53 per person (£30.1 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 21.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £30.1 for the trip from Gloucester to Blackpool.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Gloucester to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.5 £ (19/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.33 £ (19/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.75 £ (19/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gloucester to Blackpool

The second route from Gloucester to the Blackpool is 187.99 miles and takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

The third route from Gloucester to the Blackpool is 182.59 miles and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gloucester to Blackpool by car?

The cheapest route from Gloucester to Blackpool is the first suggested route (174mi, 2h 56min) and costs 30.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gloucester to Blackpool is the third suggested route (183mi, 4h 10min) and costs 31.7 £.

The most expensive route from Gloucester to Blackpool is the second suggested route (188mi, 3h 25min) and costs 32.6 £.

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 Gloucester to Blackpool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 174mi (distance from Gloucester to Blackpool) and its duration is 2h 56min. The other route is 188mi, and its duration is 3h 25min. The slowest route is 183mi, and its duration is 4h 10min.

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

Where is Gloucester located?

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Blackpool?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.