Route from Gloucester to Forest of Dean

The distance between Gloucester and Forest of Dean is 19 miles. Travel time is 28 minutes.

From: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
19 mi , 28 min
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Route from Gloucester to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Gloucester to Forest of Dean

19 mi 28 min
1.
Head northwest on Metz Way (A4302)
17 ft
2.
Continue onto Bruton Way (A430)
1259 ft
3.
Continue onto Black Dog Way (A430)
598 ft
4.
Go straight onto Gouda Way (A430)
1201 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto Priory Road (A430)
361 ft
6.
Turn left onto Saint Oswald's Road (A417)
1010 ft
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Enter Royal Oak Road and take the 2nd exit onto Westgate Street (A417)
737 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Westgate Street (A417)
1112 ft
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Continue onto Over Causeway (A417)
0.3 mi
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Make a slight left
971 ft
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Merge right onto A40
1.4 mi
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Enter Highnam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A48
102 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto A48
7.7 mi
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Turn right onto Elton Road (A4151)
2.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Church Street (A4151)
1172 ft
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Turn right onto Broad Street (A4151)
0.7 mi
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Turn left onto St White's Road (B4226)
845 ft
18.
Continue straight onto St White's Road (B4226)
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
2.9 mi
20.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
21.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Gloucester to Forest of Dean by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 3.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 1.65 quid each (£3.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 1.1 quid (£3.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 0.83 quid (£3.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Gloucester and Forest of Dean is about 19 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 2.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (2.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 3.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Gloucester to Forest of Dean: 3.3 pounds.
 

 

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 Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.05 £ (2.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.7 £ (2.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.53 £ (2.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gloucester to Forest of Dean

The most time-consuming route from Gloucester to Forest of Dean spans a distance of 19.84 miles and requires a travel time of 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gloucester to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Gloucester to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (19mi, 28min) and costs 3.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gloucester to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (19.8mi, 30min) and costs 3.4 £.

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 Forest of Dean?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 19mi (distance from Gloucester to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 28min. The slowest route is 19.8mi, and its duration is 30min.

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

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.