Route from Manchester to Canterbury

The distance between Manchester and Canterbury is 265 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

From: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
265 mi , 4 h 33 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Manchester to Canterbury on map



Driving directions from Manchester to Canterbury

265 mi 4 h 33 min
1.
Head south on Brown Street
121 ft
2.
Turn left onto Chancery Lane
143 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Concert Lane
271 ft
4.
Turn right onto York Street
356 ft
5.
Continue onto New York Street
591 ft
6.
Turn right onto Portland Street (A5103)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Chepstow Street
526 ft
8.
Continue onto Great Bridgewater Street
827 ft
9.
Turn left onto Albion Street (A5103)
680 ft
10.
Continue onto Medlock Street (A5103)
1214 ft
11.
Turn right onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Princess Parkway (A5103)
7.2 mi
13.
Keep left towards Birmingham
1.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
20.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
22.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
23.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
24.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
26.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
28.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
30.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
32.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
33.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
34.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
4.9 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
39.
Continue onto A2050
1 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
137 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
38 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1242 ft
44.
Turn right onto North Lane
1048 ft
45.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
46.
Turn left onto Pound Lane
291 ft
47.
Continue onto St Radigund's Street
358 ft
48.
Turn right onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
49.
Turn right onto King Street
812 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Manchester to Canterbury by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £46.3. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £23.15 (£46.3/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.43 (£46.3/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £11.58 (£46.3/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 264.93 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 264.93 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 32.1 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 32.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £46.3.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Manchester to Canterbury amounts to £46.3.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Manchester to Canterbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.05 £ (32.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.7 £ (32.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.03 £ (32.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Manchester to Canterbury

The most time-consuming route from Manchester to Canterbury spans a distance of 266.04 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Manchester to Canterbury by car?

The cheapest route from Manchester to Canterbury is the first suggested route (265mi, 4h 33min) and costs 46.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Manchester to Canterbury is the second suggested route (266mi, 4h 49min) and costs 46.4 £.

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 Manchester to Canterbury?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 265mi (distance from Manchester to Canterbury) and its duration is 4h 33min. The slowest route is 266mi, and its duration is 4h 49min.

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

Where is Manchester located?

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Canterbury?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.