Route from Peterborough to Blackwood

The distance between Peterborough and Blackwood is 182 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
182 mi , 3 h 17 min
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Route from Peterborough to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Blackwood

182 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head south on Rivergate (A15)
475 ft
2.
Turn left to stay on Rivergate (A15)
75 ft
3.
Turn left onto Town Bridge (A15)
412 ft
4.
Continue onto London Road
1294 ft
5.
Keep right onto London Road
0.6 mi
6.
Turn right onto Celta Road
1175 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Morley Way
109 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Morley Way
0.5 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Morley Way
183 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Morley Way
772 ft
11.
Enter Orton East Interchange and take the 1st exit
37 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
1123 ft
13.
Merge right onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
881 ft
14.
Enter Hampton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
749 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
1228 ft
16.
Merge right onto Fletton Parkway (A1139)
2.1 mi
17.
Enter Fletton Parkway Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A605
554 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
669 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A605
172 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
4.8 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A605
146 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A605
110 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
4 mi
25.
Enter Lilford Crossroads and take the 2nd exit onto A605
114 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
2.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A605
85 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
0.6 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A605
115 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
826 ft
31.
Enter Thrapston Interchange and take the 3rd exit
606 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout
1117 ft
33.
Merge right onto A14
29.7 mi
34.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
35.
Keep left onto M6
0.7 mi
36.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A446: Lichfield
0.3 mi
37.
Keep right towards M42 South: Birmingham
11.2 mi
38.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
39.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
40.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
44.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
52.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
54.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
55.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
62.
Keep left onto A472
4.7 mi
63.
Turn left
584 ft
64.
Go straight onto A467
1.1 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
349 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
293 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
227 ft
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
160 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B4251
196 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto B4251
118 ft
73.
Make a slight left onto B4254
0.3 mi
74.
Make a sharp right onto High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
75.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Peterborough to Blackwood?

The expense of driving from Peterborough to Blackwood using petrol amounts to £31.8. 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 £15.9 (£31.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.6 per person (£31.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.95 per person (£31.8 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 22.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £31.8 for the trip from Peterborough to Blackwood.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11 £ (22/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.33 £ (22/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.5 £ (22/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Peterborough to Blackwood

The second route from Peterborough to the Blackwood is 187.73 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The third route from Peterborough to the Blackwood is 180.97 miles and takes 3 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Peterborough to Blackwood is the third suggested route (181mi, 3h 42min) and costs 31.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Peterborough to Blackwood is the first suggested route (182mi, 3h 17min) and costs 31.8 £.

The most expensive route from Peterborough to Blackwood is the second suggested route (188mi, 3h 30min) and costs 32.8 £.

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 Peterborough to Blackwood?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 182mi (distance from Peterborough to Blackwood) and its duration is 3h 17min. The other route is 188mi, and its duration is 3h 30min. The slowest route is 181mi, and its duration is 3h 42min.

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Where is Peterborough located?

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.

What is the location of Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.