Route from Ipswich to Wigan

The distance between Ipswich and Wigan is 236 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
236 mi , 3 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ipswich to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Wigan

236 mi 3 h 59 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
136 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
600 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Matthew's Street
18 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto St Matthew's Street
449 ft
6.
Continue onto Norwich Road (A1156)
0.4 mi
7.
Turn right
47 ft
8.
Turn left onto Norwich Road (A1156)
1.3 mi
9.
Continue slightly left onto Bury Road (A1156)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bury Road
217 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Bury Road
1123 ft
12.
Enter Whitehouse Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bury Road
200 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Bury Road
669 ft
14.
Take the ramp onto Bury Road
0.6 mi
15.
Merge right onto A14
11.1 mi
16.
Make a slight left
954 ft
17.
Merge right onto A14
30.6 mi
18.
Keep right onto A14
11.2 mi
19.
Keep right onto A14
15.2 mi
20.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
21.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
22.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
24.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
25.
Keep left towards A49
1.1 mi
26.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
74 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (B5386)
39 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (B5386)
0.8 mi
30.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
32.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Ipswich to Wigan?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £41. 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 £20.5 each (£41 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £13.67 a head (£41 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £10.25 per person (£41 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 28.6 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £41 total comes from for the trip from Ipswich to Wigan.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.95 £ (25.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.63 £ (25.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.48 £ (25.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Wigan

An alternative route from Ipswich to the Wigan is 232.76 miles and takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ipswich to Wigan by car?

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Wigan is the second suggested route (233mi, 4h 42min) and costs 40.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Wigan is the first suggested route (236mi, 3h 59min) and costs 41 £.

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 Ipswich to Wigan?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 236mi (distance from Ipswich to Wigan) and its duration is 3h 59min. The slowest route is 233mi, and its duration is 4h 42min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Ipswich to Wigan with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Ipswich located?

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Wigan?

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.