Route from Lancaster to Stroud

The distance between Lancaster and Stroud is 185 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Stroud, County: Gloucestershire, England
185 mi , 3 h 13 min
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Route from Lancaster to Stroud on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Stroud

185 mi 3 h 13 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
383 ft
2.
Turn right onto Common Garden Street
425 ft
3.
Continue onto Brock Street
370 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thurnham Street (A6)
1061 ft
5.
Continue onto South Road (A6)
1076 ft
6.
Enter The Pointer and take the 2nd exit onto Greaves Road (A6)
211 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Scotforth Road (A6)
3.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6: Preston
78 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: Preston
554 ft
12.
Keep right towards M6(S): Preston
19.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep left onto M5
53.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.9 mi
17.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
0.5 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards Brockworth
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Shurdington Road Junction and take the 3rd exit onto Shurdington Road (A46)
705 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Shurdington Road (A46)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Painswick Road (A46)
78 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Painswick Road (A46)
4.9 mi
23.
Continue onto New Street (A46)
864 ft
24.
Continue onto Stroud Road (A46)
1.1 mi
25.
Continue onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
0.5 mi
26.
Continue onto Painswick Road (A46)
1.5 mi
27.
Turn left onto Beeches Green (A46)
1046 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Merrywalks (A46)
91 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Merrywalks (A46)
1253 ft
30.
Turn left onto Rowcroft
1127 ft
31.
Turn left onto Bedford Street
134 ft
32.
Turn left onto Fawkes Place
165 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Lancaster to Stroud by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £32.3. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £16.15 (£32.3/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.77 (£32.3/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £8.08 (£32.3/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 185.1 miles, this computation entails multiplying 185.1 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 22.4 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 22.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £32.3.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Lancaster to Stroud stands at £32.3.

 

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 Lancaster to Stroud.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.2 £ (22.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.47 £ (22.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.6 £ (22.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Stroud

The second route from Lancaster to the Stroud is 208.01 miles and takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.

The third route from Lancaster to the Stroud is 203.99 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lancaster to Stroud by car?

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Stroud is the first suggested route (185mi, 3h 13min) and costs 32.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Lancaster to Stroud is the third suggested route (204mi, 4h 40min) and costs 35.6 £.

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Stroud is the second suggested route (208mi, 3h 50min) and costs 36.3 £.

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 Lancaster to Stroud?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 185mi (distance from Lancaster to Stroud) and its duration is 3h 13min. The other route is 208mi, and its duration is 3h 50min. The slowest route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 40min.

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

Where is Lancaster located?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Stroud?

Stroud is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Stroud has coordinates 51.7457340o,-2.2177580o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stroud from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.