Route from Leeds to Wakefield

The distance between Leeds and Wakefield is 10.9 miles. Travel time is 17 minutes.

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
10.9 mi , 17 min
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Route from Leeds to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Wakefield

10.9 mi 17 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
2.6 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A650
23 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
163 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
164 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
850 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
106 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
893 ft
26.
Merge left onto Leeds Road (A61)
1148 ft
27.
Continue slightly left onto Bradford Road (A650)
497 ft
28.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1294 ft
29.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
712 ft
30.
Turn left onto Burton Street (A650)
455 ft
31.
Turn right onto Cliff Parade (A650)
476 ft
32.
Make a slight right to stay on Back Lane
211 ft
33.
Turn right onto Mulberry Way (A650)
278 ft
34.
Turn left
233 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Leeds to Wakefield by car?

Embarking on the journey from Leeds to Wakefield, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 1.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 0.95 pounds for each of two passengers, 0.63 pounds for three passengers, and merely 0.48 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 10.88 miles, the car craves around 1.3 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 (1.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 1.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Leeds to Wakefield is marked by a fuel cost of 1.9 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Leeds to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.6 £ (1.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.4 £ (1.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.3 £ (1.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Wakefield

The second route from Leeds to the Wakefield is 13.86 miles and takes 21 minutes.

The third route from Leeds to the Wakefield is 11.44 miles and takes 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leeds to Wakefield is the first suggested route (10.9mi, 17min) and costs 1.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leeds to Wakefield is the third suggested route (11.4mi, 21min) and costs 2 £.

The most expensive route from Leeds to Wakefield is the second suggested route (13.9mi, 21min) and costs 2.4 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 10.9mi (distance from Leeds to Wakefield) and its duration is 17min. The other route is 13.9mi, and its duration is 21min. The slowest route is 11.4mi, and its duration is 21min.

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

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.