Route from Peterborough to Gateshead

The distance between Peterborough and Gateshead is 197 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
197 mi , 3 h 20 min
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Route from Peterborough to Gateshead on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Gateshead

197 mi 3 h 20 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
386 ft
5.
Turn right onto Oundle Road (A605)
1.6 mi
6.
Take the ramp on the right
831 ft
7.
Merge right onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A47
142 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.7 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
115 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
12.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
93 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
873 ft
14.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Old North Road (A47)
183 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Old North Road (A47)
289 ft
16.
Take the ramp towards A1: The NORTH
523 ft
17.
Merge right onto Great North Road (A1)
31.6 mi
18.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
19.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
22 mi
21.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Blyth Road (A1)
21.7 mi
23.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
24.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
25.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
26.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
27.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
1.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards Gateshead (South)
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 3rd exit towards A167: Gateshead (South)
576 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards A167: Gateshead (South)
1.4 mi
31.
Turn right onto Kells Lane
0.5 mi
32.
Turn left onto Dryden Road
0.8 mi
33.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
271 ft
34.
Turn left onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
35.
Turn left onto Exeter Street
391 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Peterborough to Gateshead with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Peterborough to Gateshead. The journey using petrol will set you back 34.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 17.2 pounds (£34.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 11.47 pounds (£34.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 8.6 pounds (£34.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Peterborough and Gateshead is approximately 196.84 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 23.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (23.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 34.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Peterborough to Gateshead is 34.4 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Gateshead.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.9 £ (23.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.93 £ (23.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.95 £ (23.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Peterborough to Gateshead

The slowest route from Peterborough to the Gateshead is 206.34 miles and takes 3 hours and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Peterborough to Gateshead is the first suggested route (197mi, 3h 20min) and costs 34.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Peterborough to Gateshead is the second suggested route (206mi, 3h 49min) and costs 36 £.

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 Gateshead?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 197mi (distance from Peterborough to Gateshead) and its duration is 3h 20min. The slowest route is 206mi, and its duration is 3h 49min.

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

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 Gateshead?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.