Route from Leeds to Peterborough

The distance between Leeds and Peterborough is 117 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 1 minute.

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
117 mi , 2 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leeds to Peterborough on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Peterborough

117 mi 2 h 1 min
1.
Head east on Great George Street
932 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albion Street
511 ft
3.
Turn right onto The Headrow
441 ft
4.
Turn left onto Park Row
312 ft
5.
Go straight onto Park Row
751 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Row
830 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto Swinegate
30 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Neville Street
92 ft
9.
Turn left to stay on Neville Street
859 ft
10.
Continue onto Great Wilson Street
856 ft
11.
Make a slight right onto Meadow Lane (A653)
704 ft
12.
Continue towards M621: Dewsbury
843 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right towards M621
156 ft
14.
Keep left towards M621: The North
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto M621
3.1 mi
16.
Merge left onto M1
0.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
833 ft
18.
Continue onto M1
443 ft
19.
Keep left onto M1
0.4 mi
20.
Keep left at the fork
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto M62
10.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 4th exit towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto A162
8.8 mi
26.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
21.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.2 mi
28.
Continue onto Twyford Lane (A1)
22.1 mi
29.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.3 mi
30.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
31.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
31.7 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards A47: Peterborough
1103 ft
33.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
13 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
117 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.4 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
1121 ft
38.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Nene Parkway
670 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Nene Parkway
0.5 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
1088 ft
41.
Enter Thorpe Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
71 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter Longthorpe Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
183 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
0.8 mi
45.
Enter Crescent Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
457 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rivergate (A15)
127 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Rivergate (A15)
223 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Leeds to Peterborough?

The expense of driving from Leeds to Peterborough, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £20.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £10.25 (£20.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £6.83 per passenger (£20.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.13 per passenger (£20.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Leeds to Peterborough, approximately 14.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 117.46 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £20.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Leeds to Peterborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.1 £ (14.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.73 £ (14.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.55 £ (14.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Peterborough

The most time-consuming route from Leeds to Peterborough spans a distance of 118.46 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leeds to Peterborough by car?

The cheapest route from Leeds to Peterborough is the first suggested route (117mi, 2h 1min) and costs 20.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Leeds to Peterborough is the second suggested route (118mi, 2h 15min) and costs 20.7 £.

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 Leeds to Peterborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 117mi (distance from Leeds to Peterborough) and its duration is 2h 1min. The slowest route is 118mi, and its duration is 2h 15min.

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

Where is Leeds located?

Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Peterborough?

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.