Route from Leicester to Cambridge

The distance between Leicester and Cambridge is 72 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
72 mi , 1 h 25 min
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Route from Leicester to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Cambridge

72 mi 1 h 25 min
1.
Head south on Highcross Street (A50)
16 ft
2.
Turn right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
192 ft
3.
Continue onto Southgates Underpass (A594)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Newarke Street (A594)
922 ft
5.
Continue onto Welford Road (A594)
699 ft
6.
Turn left onto Mill Street
198 ft
7.
Turn right onto Duke Street
350 ft
8.
Turn left onto Regent Road
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto De Montfort Street
1089 ft
10.
Turn right onto London Road (A6)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter London Road and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A6)
115 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A6)
1.3 mi
13.
Keep left onto London Road (A6)
948 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
118 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
0.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Glen Road (A6)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glen Road (A6)
146 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Glen Road (A6)
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto London Road (A6)
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Glen Gorse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
341 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
1.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
318 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
2.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
67 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
27.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
3.1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
209 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
187 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
37 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
150 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
127 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
168 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A14 East
156 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards A14 East
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto A14
42.2 mi
43.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto M11
3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A603: Cambridge
0.3 mi
46.
Continue onto A603
353 ft
47.
Enter Haggis Farm Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A603
76 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A603
1.7 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
193 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
0.4 mi
51.
Turn left onto Trumpington Road (A603)
183 ft
52.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
53.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
54.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
55.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
56.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
57.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Leicester to Cambridge by car?

Driving from Leicester to Cambridge costs £12.4 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £6.2 (£12.4 split by 2). With three friends, it's £4.13 each (£12.4 divided by 3), and with four, it's £3.1 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 8.7 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £12.4 Leicester-Cambridge fare.

In all, the travel costs £12.4 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.95 £ (7.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.63 £ (7.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.98 £ (7.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Cambridge

The second route from Leicester to the Cambridge is 83.34 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Cambridge is 71.29 miles and takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leicester to Cambridge by car?

The cheapest route from Leicester to Cambridge is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Cambridge is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Cambridge 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 Leicester to Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 72mi (distance from Leicester to Cambridge) and its duration is 1h 25min. The other route is 71mi, and its duration is 1h 26min. The slowest route is 83mi, and its duration is 1h 29min.

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

Where is Leicester located?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cambridge?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.