Route from Melton to Peterborough

The distance between Melton and Peterborough is 42.4 miles. Travel time is 48 minutes.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
42.4 mi , 48 min
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Route from Melton to Peterborough on map



Driving directions from Melton to Peterborough

42.4 mi 48 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.9 mi
2.
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Goadby Road
571 ft
4.
Turn left onto Melton Road (A607)
4.1 mi
5.
Turn right
419 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Gorse Lane
2.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto Ten Acre Lane
0.4 mi
8.
Make a slight left onto Heath Lane
2.9 mi
9.
Turn right onto Great North Road (A1)
22.4 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards A47: Peterborough
1103 ft
11.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
13 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
117 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
1121 ft
16.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Nene Parkway
670 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Nene Parkway
0.5 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
1088 ft
19.
Enter Thorpe Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
71 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter Longthorpe Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
183 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
0.8 mi
23.
Enter Crescent Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
457 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
0.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rivergate (A15)
127 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Rivergate (A15)
223 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Melton to Peterborough?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £7.4. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £3.7 each (£7.4 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £2.47 a head (£7.4 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £1.85 per person (£7.4 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 5.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £7.4 total comes from for the trip from Melton to Peterborough.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Melton to Peterborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.35 £ (4.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.57 £ (4.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.18 £ (4.7/4) /p.

Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton 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.