Route from Manchester to Rochdale
The distance between Manchester and Rochdale is 13.4 miles. Travel time is 22 minutes.

Driving directions from Manchester to Rochdale
What's the expense of traveling from Manchester to Rochdale by car?
The cost of travelling by automobile from Manchester to Rochdale is £2.3 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 143 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £1.15 for the journey (£2.3 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £0.77 (£2.3 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £0.58 (£2.3 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.
Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 1.6 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £2.3 fare for the journey from Manchester to Rochdale.
The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £2.3, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:
Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.
At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.
Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.
Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.
Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.
AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Manchester to Rochdale.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.75 £ (1.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.5 £ (1.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.38 £ (1.5/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Manchester to Rochdale
The second route from Manchester to the Rochdale is 12.37 miles and takes 23 minutes.
The third route from Manchester to the Rochdale is 10.81 miles and takes 26 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Manchester to Rochdale by car?
The cheapest route from Manchester to Rochdale is the third suggested route (10.8mi, 26min) and costs 1.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Manchester to Rochdale is the second suggested route (12.4mi, 23min) and costs 2.1 £.
The most expensive route from Manchester to Rochdale is the first suggested route (13.4mi, 22min) and costs 2.3 £.
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 Rochdale?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 13.4mi (distance from Manchester to Rochdale) and its duration is 22min. The other route is 12.4mi, and its duration is 23min. The slowest route is 10.8mi, and its duration is 26min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Manchester to Rochdale by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Manchester to Rochdale. It provides driving directions from Manchester to Rochdale, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Manchester - Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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