Route from Kirklees to Reading

The distance between Kirklees and Reading is 189 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Kirklees, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
189 mi , 3 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Kirklees to Reading on map



Driving directions from Kirklees to Reading

189 mi 3 h 28 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)
0.5 mi
8.
Turn left onto Victoria Street (A635)
277 ft
9.
Turn left onto Victoria Square (A635)
61 ft
10.
Make a slight right onto Dunford Road (B6106)
1.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Penistone Road (B6106)
1.7 mi
12.
Continue onto Flint Lane (B6106)
0.9 mi
13.
Continue onto Bents Road (B6106)
1 mi
14.
Turn right onto Whams Road (A616)
1.3 mi
15.
Enter Flouch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whams Road (A616)
146 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Whams Road (A616)
1 mi
17.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A616)
2.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Stocksbridge Bypass (A616)
1.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stocksbridge Bypass (A616)
56 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Stocksbridge Bypass (A616)
3.6 mi
21.
Enter Westwood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A616
316 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A616
1.3 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M1
65 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
103 mi
25.
Take exit 15A on the left towards A43: Oxford
1196 ft
26.
Keep left towards A43: Oxford
457 ft
27.
Continue onto A43
637 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
283 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1115 ft
30.
Keep right at the fork
334 ft
31.
Keep left onto A43
901 ft
32.
Keep left onto A43
5.5 mi
33.
Enter Towcester Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
35.
Enter Abthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
138 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
9.2 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
63 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
1.1 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
143 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
41.
Keep left onto A43
0.7 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1.1 mi
44.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
183 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
46.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
48.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
49.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
50.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
11.8 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
54.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
55.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
56.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
58.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
62.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
69.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
74.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
75.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
76.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
77.
Make a slight left
489 ft
78.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
80.
Turn left
999 ft
81.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Kirklees to Reading by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £33. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £16.5 (£33/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £11 (£33/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £8.25 (£33/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 188.86 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 188.86 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 22.9 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 22.9 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £33.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Kirklees to Reading amounts to £33.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Kirklees to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.45 £ (22.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.63 £ (22.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.73 £ (22.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kirklees to Reading

The second route from Kirklees to the Reading is 222.05 miles and takes 3 hours and 58 minutes.

The third route from Kirklees to the Reading is 197.9 miles and takes 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kirklees to Reading by car?

The cheapest route from Kirklees to Reading is the first suggested route (189mi, 3h 28min) and costs 33 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kirklees to Reading is the third suggested route (198mi, 4h 9min) and costs 34.5 £.

The most expensive route from Kirklees to Reading is the second suggested route (222mi, 3h 58min) and costs 38.8 £.

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 Reading?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 189mi (distance from Kirklees to Reading) and its duration is 3h 28min. The other route is 222mi, and its duration is 3h 58min. The slowest route is 198mi, and its duration is 4h 9min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Kirklees to Reading 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 Reading?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.