Route from Luton to Oldham

The distance between Luton and Oldham is 177 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Oldham, County: Greater Manchester, England
177 mi , 3 h 2 min
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Route from Luton to Oldham on map



Driving directions from Luton to Oldham

177 mi 3 h 2 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
846 ft
2.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A505)
586 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hatters Way (A505)
17 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatters Way (A505)
191 ft
5.
Turn right onto A505
98 ft
6.
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
0.4 mi
7.
Continue straight to stay on Dunstable Road (A505)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
106 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
460 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M1
42.9 mi
13.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
15.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
20.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
21.
Continue onto M56
6.8 mi
22.
Keep left towards M56: Ring Rd
1.8 mi
23.
Continue onto M60
0.9 mi
24.
Keep right onto M60
11.2 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.3 mi
26.
Go straight onto Manchester Road (A62)
1.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Manchester Street (A62)
0.4 mi
28.
Take the ramp onto Manchester Street (A62)
548 ft
29.
Continue onto Oldham Way (A62)
478 ft
30.
Keep right onto Oldham Way
0.4 mi
31.
Make a slight left
455 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rhodes Bank
144 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Bank
368 ft
34.
Turn left onto Waterloo Street
352 ft
35.
Turn left onto Union Street
853 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Luton to Oldham?

The expense of driving from Luton to Oldham, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £31. 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 £15.5 (£31 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.33 per passenger (£31 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £7.75 per passenger (£31 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 Luton to Oldham, approximately 21.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 177.43 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 £31 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.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Luton to Oldham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.75 £ (21.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.17 £ (21.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.38 £ (21.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Oldham

The slowest route from Luton to the Oldham is 181.56 miles and takes 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Luton to Oldham by car?

The cheapest route from Luton to Oldham is the first suggested route (177mi, 3h 2min) and costs 31 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Oldham is the second suggested route (182mi, 3h 39min) and costs 31.7 £.

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 Luton to Oldham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 177mi (distance from Luton to Oldham) and its duration is 3h 2min. The slowest route is 182mi, and its duration is 3h 39min.

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

Where is Luton located?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Oldham?

Oldham is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Oldham has coordinates 53.5409298o,-2.1113659o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oldham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.