Route from Hounslow to Cambridge

The distance between Hounslow and Cambridge is 73 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

From: Hounslow, County: Greater London, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
73 mi , 1 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Hounslow to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Hounslow to Cambridge

73 mi 1 h 25 min
1.
Head southwest on Wellington Avenue
452 ft
2.
Turn right onto Wellington Road South (A3063)
0.7 mi
3.
Turn left onto Bath Road (A3006)
0.8 mi
4.
Enter Henlys Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
150 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter Waggoners Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto The Parkway (A312)
280 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto The Parkway (A312)
1 mi
8.
Enter Cranford Parkway Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M4
161 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
3 mi
10.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 South: Gatwick
0.4 mi
11.
Keep right towards M25 North: Oxford
0.7 mi
12.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
13.
Keep right onto M25
4.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
413 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
147 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
25.
Keep left onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1 mi
26.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M)
202 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
1053 ft
28.
Keep right towards A1(M)
406 ft
29.
Merge left onto A1(M)
1.6 mi
30.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A414: Hertford
973 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1(M)
143 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
7.8 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A602: Stevenage
864 ft
34.
Enter Langley Sidings and take the 2nd exit onto A1(M)
300 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A1(M)
5.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A505: Baldock
1163 ft
37.
Keep right towards Royston
779 ft
38.
Enter Letchworth Gate and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A505)
850 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A505)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
327 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.1 mi
42.
Continue onto Weston Hills Tunnel (A505)
772 ft
43.
Continue onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
3 mi
45.
Continue onto Baldock Road (A505)
2.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
180 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
1.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
252 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.8 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Melbourn Road (A10)
30 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Melbourn Road (A10)
1.1 mi
52.
Continue onto Melbourn Bypass (A10)
2.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (A10)
1248 ft
54.
Continue onto Dunsbridge Turnpike (A10)
0.4 mi
55.
Continue onto Royston Road (A10)
0.9 mi
56.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (A10)
0.7 mi
57.
Continue onto Royston Road (A10)
0.9 mi
58.
Continue onto High Street (A10)
0.8 mi
59.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (A10)
1.3 mi
60.
Enter Westfield Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1309
566 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A1309
1105 ft
62.
Keep left onto A1309
0.6 mi
63.
Keep left onto Hauxton Road (A1309)
317 ft
64.
Continue onto High Street
0.7 mi
65.
Continue onto Trumpington Road (A1134)
1.3 mi
66.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
67.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
68.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
69.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
70.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
71.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Hounslow to Cambridge by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 12.8 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 144 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 6.4 quid each (£12.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.27 quid (£12.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.2 quid (£12.8 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 Hounslow and Cambridge is about 73.45 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8.9 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 (8.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 12.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Hounslow to Cambridge: 12.8 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Hounslow to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.45 £ (8.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.97 £ (8.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.23 £ (8.9/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Hounslow to Cambridge

The second route from Hounslow to the Cambridge is 66.65 miles and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The third route from Hounslow to the Cambridge is 66.53 miles and takes 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Hounslow to Cambridge by car?

The cheapest route from Hounslow to Cambridge is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Hounslow to Cambridge is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Hounslow to Cambridge is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Hounslow to Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 73mi (distance from Hounslow to Cambridge) and its duration is 1h 25min. The other route is 67mi, and its duration is 1h 30min. The slowest route is 67mi, and its duration is 1h 41min.

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

Where is Hounslow located?

Hounslow is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Hounslow has coordinates 51.4609218o,-0.3731490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hounslow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cambridge?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.