Route from Kirklees to Forest of Dean

The distance between Kirklees and Forest of Dean is 176 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Kirklees, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
176 mi , 3 h 17 min
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Route from Kirklees to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Kirklees to Forest of Dean

176 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head southwest on Bradshaw Road
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto Oldfield Road
1197 ft
3.
Turn right onto Miry Lane
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Giles Street
448 ft
5.
Turn right onto Town Gate
199 ft
6.
Turn left onto New Road (B6107)
0.6 mi
7.
Turn right onto Huddersfield Road (A6024)
0.6 mi
8.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A6024)
7.2 mi
9.
Turn right onto A628
6.4 mi
10.
Continue onto Mottram Moor (A57)
0.5 mi
11.
Keep left onto Mottram Moor (A57)
1132 ft
12.
Continue onto Hyde Road (A57)
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Mottram Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
505 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
130 ft
15.
Continue onto M67
4.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Hyde Road (A57)
243 ft
17.
Continue slightly left towards Ring Road (S & W)
7 mi
18.
Keep left towards M56: Chester
7.5 mi
19.
Keep left towards Birmingham
1.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
22.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
23.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
24.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
17.9 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M50
210 ft
29.
Turn left onto B4221
476 ft
30.
Make a sharp left onto B4221
2 mi
31.
Turn left onto B4224
3.2 mi
32.
Turn left onto A40
0.3 mi
33.
Turn right onto B4224
1.8 mi
34.
Turn right onto Bradley Court Road (B4224)
804 ft
35.
Continue onto Townsend (B4224)
471 ft
36.
Continue onto High Street (B4224)
666 ft
37.
Continue onto Stars Pitch (B4224)
971 ft
38.
Continue right onto New Road (A4136)
4.5 mi
39.
Turn left onto B4234
2 mi
40.
Turn right onto Speech House Road (B4226)
25 ft
41.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
42.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Kirklees to Forest of Dean by car?

Embarking on the journey from Kirklees to Forest of Dean, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 30.8 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 15.4 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.27 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.7 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 176.19 miles, the car craves around 21.4 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (21.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 30.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Kirklees to Forest of Dean is marked by a fuel cost of 30.8 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Kirklees to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.65 £ (21.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.1 £ (21.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.33 £ (21.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kirklees to Forest of Dean

The second route from Kirklees to the Forest of Dean is 184.49 miles and takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.

The third route from Kirklees to the Forest of Dean is 184.29 miles and takes 3 hours and 53 minutes.

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

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

The second cheapest route from Kirklees to Forest of Dean is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Kirklees to Forest of Dean 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 Kirklees to Forest of Dean?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 176mi (distance from Kirklees to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 3h 17min. The other route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 19min. The slowest route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 53min.

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

Kirklees is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 194 meters above sea level. Kirklees has coordinates 53.5933432o,-1.8009509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirklees 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.