Route from Merton to Oldham by car

The driving distance between Merton and Oldham is 231 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 56 minutes by car.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Oldham, County: Greater Manchester, England
231 mi , 3 h 56 min
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Route from Merton to Oldham on map



Driving directions from Merton to Oldham

231 mi 3 h 56 min
1.
Head southwest on Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
2.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
3.
Turn left onto Kingston Road (A238)
1019 ft
4.
Go straight towards Morden
1.1 mi
5.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A298)
129 ft
6.
Take the ramp on the right onto A298
345 ft
7.
Merge right onto Beverley Way (A3)
1228 ft
8.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise South (A3)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Hook Underpass (A3)
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right onto A3
7.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1018 ft
14.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
860 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
18.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
18.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
20.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
25.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
26.
Continue onto M56
6.8 mi
27.
Keep left towards M56: Ring Rd
1.8 mi
28.
Continue onto M60
0.9 mi
29.
Keep right onto M60
11.2 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.3 mi
31.
Go straight onto Manchester Road (A62)
1.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Manchester Street (A62)
0.4 mi
33.
Take the ramp onto Manchester Street (A62)
548 ft
34.
Continue onto Oldham Way (A62)
478 ft
35.
Keep right onto Oldham Way
0.4 mi
36.
Make a slight left
455 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rhodes Bank
144 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Bank
368 ft
39.
Turn left onto Waterloo Street
352 ft
40.
Turn left onto Union Street
853 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Merton to Oldham by car?

The journey from Merton to Oldham by car comes with a price tag of £40 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £20 for the trip (£40 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £13.33 each (£40 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10 each (£40 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 28 liters of fuel. And that's where the £40 comes from for the trip from Merton to Oldham.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £40, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Merton to Oldham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.65 £ (25.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.43 £ (25.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.33 £ (25.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Oldham

The slowest route from Merton to the Oldham is 225.25 miles and takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merton to Oldham is the second suggested route (225mi, 4h 55min) and costs 39.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merton to Oldham is the first suggested route (231mi, 3h 56min) and costs 40 £.

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 Merton to Oldham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 231mi (distance from Merton to Oldham) and its duration is 3h 56min. The slowest route is 225mi, and its duration is 4h 55min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merton to Oldham by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merton to Oldham. It provides driving directions from Merton to Oldham, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merton - 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 Merton 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 Merton located?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton 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.