Route from Gloucester to Bolton

The distance between Gloucester and Bolton is 146 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

From: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
146 mi , 2 h 27 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Gloucester to Bolton on map



Driving directions from Gloucester to Bolton

146 mi 2 h 27 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
65 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
18.
Merge right onto M62
8.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Leeds
0.3 mi
20.
Continue towards M60
2.6 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
22.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
23.
Keep right towards A666: Bolton
4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A666
946 ft
25.
Turn left onto Bradford Street (A579)
259 ft
26.
Continue onto Lower Bridgeman Street (A579)
741 ft
27.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A579)
234 ft
28.
Continue onto Bradshawgate (A575)
878 ft
29.
Turn left onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
600 ft
30.
Turn right onto Back Cheapside
114 ft
31.
Turn right onto Bold Street
102 ft
32.
Turn left onto Back Mawdsley Street
14 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Gloucester to Bolton?

The expense of driving from Gloucester to Bolton, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £25.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £12.6 (£25.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.4 per passenger (£25.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.3 per passenger (£25.2 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Gloucester to Bolton, approximately 17.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 145.54 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £25.2 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Gloucester to Bolton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.95 £ (15.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.3 £ (15.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.98 £ (15.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gloucester to Bolton

The second route from Gloucester to the Bolton is 150.03 miles and takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gloucester to Bolton is the first suggested route (146mi, 2h 27min) and costs 25.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gloucester to Bolton is the second suggested route (150mi, 3h 25min) and costs 26 £.

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 Bolton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 146mi (distance from Gloucester to Bolton) and its duration is 2h 27min. The slowest route is 150mi, and its duration is 3h 25min.

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

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.