Route from Gloucester to Uttlesford
The distance between Gloucester and Uttlesford is 139 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
Driving directions from Gloucester to Uttlesford
What's the cost of a drive from Gloucester to Uttlesford?
The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £24. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £12 each (£24 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £8 a head (£24 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6 per person (£24 divided by 4).
Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 16.8 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £24 total comes from for the trip from Gloucester to Uttlesford.
One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:
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Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.
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Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.
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Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.
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Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.
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Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.
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Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.
Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.
Diesel cost from Gloucester to Uttlesford.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.6 £ (15.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.07 £ (15.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.8 £ (15.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Gloucester to Uttlesford
The second route from Gloucester to the Uttlesford is 132.6 miles and takes 2 hours and 42 minutes.
The third route from Gloucester to the Uttlesford is 130.1 miles and takes 2 hours and 43 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Gloucester to Uttlesford by car?
The cheapest route from Gloucester to Uttlesford is the third suggested route (130mi, 2h 43min) and costs 22.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Gloucester to Uttlesford is the second suggested route (133mi, 2h 42min) and costs 23 £.
The most expensive route from Gloucester to Uttlesford is the first suggested route (139mi, 2h 37min) and costs 24 £.
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 Uttlesford?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 139mi (distance from Gloucester to Uttlesford) and its duration is 2h 37min. The other route is 133mi, and its duration is 2h 42min. The slowest route is 130mi, and its duration is 2h 43min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Gloucester to Uttlesford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Gloucester to Uttlesford. It provides driving directions from Gloucester to Uttlesford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Gloucester - Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford?
Uttlesford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. Uttlesford has coordinates 51.9789427o,0.2391238o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Uttlesford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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