Route from Oxford to Cheltenham

The distance between Oxford and Cheltenham is 42 miles. Travel time is 57 minutes.

From: Oxford, County: Oxfordshire, England
To: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
42 mi , 57 min
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Route from Oxford to Cheltenham on map



Driving directions from Oxford to Cheltenham

42 mi 57 min
1.
Head south on St Aldate's (A420)
1292 ft
2.
Turn right onto Speedwell Street
740 ft
3.
Turn left
106 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thames Street (A420)
909 ft
5.
Continue onto Oxpens Road (A420)
1158 ft
6.
Continue onto Hollybush Row (A420)
633 ft
7.
Turn left onto Frideswide Square
102 ft
8.
Turn right onto Hythe Bridge Street
961 ft
9.
Turn left onto Worcester Street (A4144)
525 ft
10.
Turn right onto Beaumont Street (A4144)
818 ft
11.
Turn left onto St Giles' (A4144)
809 ft
12.
Keep left onto St Giles' (A4144)
588 ft
13.
Continue onto Woodstock Road (A4144)
2.2 mi
14.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
107 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
121 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
158 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
167 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
22.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
87 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
12.2 mi
26.
Continue onto High Street (A46)
640 ft
27.
Continue slightly left onto Bath Road (A46)
844 ft
28.
Make a slight right onto Oriel Road (A46)
654 ft
29.
Continue slightly right onto Imperial Square (A46)
479 ft
30.
Turn right onto Saint Georges Road (A4015)
262 ft
31.
Turn right onto Royal Well Road
128 ft
32.
Keep right onto Royal Well Road
284 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Oxford to Cheltenham?

The expense of driving from Oxford to Cheltenham using petrol amounts to £7.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 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 £3.65 (£7.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £2.43 per person (£7.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £1.83 per person (£7.3 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 5.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £7.3 for the trip from Oxford to Cheltenham.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Oxford to Cheltenham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.3 £ (4.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.53 £ (4.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.15 £ (4.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Oxford to Cheltenham

The most time-consuming route from Oxford to Cheltenham spans a distance of 47.4 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Oxford to Cheltenham by car?

The cheapest route from Oxford to Cheltenham is the first suggested route (42mi, 57min) and costs 7.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Oxford to Cheltenham is the second suggested route (47.4mi, 1h 6min) and costs 8.2 £.

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 Oxford to Cheltenham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 42mi (distance from Oxford to Cheltenham) and its duration is 57min. The slowest route is 47.4mi, and its duration is 1h 6min.

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

Where is Oxford located?

Oxford is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Oxford has coordinates 51.7520209o,-1.2577263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oxford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cheltenham?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.