Oldham Forest of Dean by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Oldham and Forest of Dean by car is 162 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

How far is Forest of Dean from Oldham? The driving distance is 162 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Oldham, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
162 mi , 2 h 53 min
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Route from Oldham to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Oldham to Forest of Dean

162 mi 2 h 53 min
1.
Head north on Clegg Street
101 ft
2.
Continue onto Ascroft Street
804 ft
3.
Turn right onto Union Street
581 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Union Street
30 ft
5.
Turn left onto King Street
500 ft
6.
Enter King Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto King Street (A627)
476 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A627)
599 ft
8.
Continue onto Ashton Road (A627)
401 ft
9.
Take the ramp
84 ft
10.
Turn right onto Chamber Road
1.1 mi
11.
Turn left onto Manchester Road (A62)
0.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
12.2 mi
13.
Keep left towards M56: Chester
7.5 mi
14.
Keep left towards Birmingham
1.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
17.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M50
210 ft
24.
Turn left onto B4221
476 ft
25.
Make a sharp left onto B4221
2 mi
26.
Turn left onto B4224
3.2 mi
27.
Turn left onto A40
0.3 mi
28.
Turn right onto B4224
1.8 mi
29.
Turn right onto Bradley Court Road (B4224)
804 ft
30.
Continue onto Townsend (B4224)
471 ft
31.
Continue onto High Street (B4224)
666 ft
32.
Continue onto Stars Pitch (B4224)
971 ft
33.
Continue right onto New Road (A4136)
4.5 mi
34.
Turn left onto B4234
2 mi
35.
Turn right onto Speech House Road (B4226)
25 ft
36.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Oldham to Forest of Dean?

The expense of driving from Oldham to Forest of Dean using petrol amounts to £28.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £14.1 (£28.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £9.4 per person (£28.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.05 per person (£28.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 19.6 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £28.2 for the trip from Oldham to Forest of Dean.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Oldham to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.8 £ (19.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.53 £ (19.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.9 £ (19.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Oldham to Forest of Dean

The second route from Oldham to the Forest of Dean is 157.88 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

The third route from Oldham to the Forest of Dean is 153.7 miles and takes 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Oldham to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Oldham to Forest of Dean is the third suggested route (154mi, 3h 38min) and costs 26.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Oldham to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (158mi, 3h 21min) and costs 27.6 £.

The most expensive route from Oldham to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (162mi, 2h 53min) and costs 28.2 £.

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 Oldham to Forest of Dean?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 162mi (distance from Oldham to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 2h 53min. The other route is 158mi, and its duration is 3h 21min. The slowest route is 154mi, and its duration is 3h 38min.

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

Where is Oldham located?

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.

What is the location of Forest of Dean?

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.