Mansfield Peterborough by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Mansfield and Peterborough by car is 71 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

How far is Peterborough from Mansfield? The driving distance is 71 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Mansfield, County: Nottinghamshire, England
To: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
71 mi , 1 h 21 min
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Route from Mansfield to Peterborough on map



Driving directions from Mansfield to Peterborough

71 mi 1 h 21 min
1.
Head southeast
114 ft
2.
Turn right onto West Hill Way
102 ft
3.
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road South (A6009)
963 ft
4.
Continue slightly right onto St Peter's Way (A6009)
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Ratcliffe Gate (A6191)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Rock Hill (A6191)
1251 ft
7.
Continue onto Southwell Road West (A6191)
1.6 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southwell Road West (A6191)
167 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Southwell Road West (A6191)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rainworth Bypass (A617)
31 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Rainworth Bypass (A617)
2 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kirklington Road (A617)
144 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirklington Road (A617)
1.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kirklington Road (A617)
242 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirklington Road (A617)
3.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Newark Road (A617)
781 ft
17.
Continue onto Main Street (A617)
2.5 mi
18.
Continue onto Newark Road (A617)
2.2 mi
19.
Turn left onto Broadgate Lane
0.7 mi
20.
Turn right to stay on Broadgate Lane
1.6 mi
21.
Turn left onto Main Road (A617)
1.7 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newark Bypass (A46)
168 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Newark Bypass (A46)
1.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lincoln Road (A46)
133 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road (A46)
1203 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
254 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
41.5 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A47: Peterborough
1103 ft
29.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
13 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
117 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.4 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
1121 ft
34.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Nene Parkway
670 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Nene Parkway
0.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
1088 ft
37.
Enter Thorpe Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
71 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
0.9 mi
39.
Enter Longthorpe Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
183 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
0.8 mi
41.
Enter Crescent Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
457 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rivergate (A15)
127 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Rivergate (A15)
223 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Mansfield to Peterborough with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Mansfield to Peterborough. The journey using petrol will set you back 12.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 6.2 pounds (£12.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.13 pounds (£12.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.1 pounds (£12.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Mansfield and Peterborough is approximately 71 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 8.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (8.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 12.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Mansfield to Peterborough is 12.4 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Mansfield to Peterborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.3 £ (8.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.87 £ (8.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.15 £ (8.6/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Mansfield to Peterborough

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Mansfield to Peterborough covers 69.81 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 22 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Mansfield to Peterborough by car?

The cheapest route from Mansfield to Peterborough is the second suggested route (70mi, 1h 22min) and costs 12.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Mansfield to Peterborough is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 21min) and costs 12.4 £.

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 Mansfield to Peterborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Mansfield to Peterborough) and its duration is 1h 21min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 22min.

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

Where is Mansfield located?

Mansfield is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 111 meters above sea level. Mansfield has coordinates 53.1471950o,-1.1986740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mansfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Peterborough?

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.