Route from Peterborough to Northampton

The distance between Peterborough and Northampton is 42.1 miles. Travel time is 52 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
42.1 mi , 52 min
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Route from Peterborough to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Northampton

42.1 mi 52 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 2nd exit onto A45
428 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
2.9 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A45
297 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
2 mi
35.
Enter Stanwick Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A45
168 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
2.7 mi
37.
Enter Skew Bridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Higham Road (A45)
196 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Higham Road (A45)
4.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A45
8.1 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Barnes Meadow and take the 3rd exit onto Bedford Road (A428)
802 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Bedford Road (A428)
0.9 mi
43.
Turn right onto Cheyne Walk (A5123)
941 ft
44.
Continue onto York Road (A5123)
844 ft
45.
Continue onto Lower Mounts (A5123)
692 ft
46.
Continue onto Upper Mounts
788 ft
47.
Continue onto Campbell Street
720 ft
48.
Continue onto Grafton Street (A4500)
570 ft
49.
Turn left onto St Andrew's Street
595 ft
50.
Turn right onto Herbert Street
506 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Peterborough to Northampton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Peterborough to Northampton. The journey using petrol will set you back 7.3 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 3.65 pounds (£7.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.43 pounds (£7.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.83 pounds (£7.3 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 Northampton is approximately 42.1 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 5.1 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 (5.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 7.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Peterborough to Northampton is 7.3 pounds.
 

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.55 £ (5.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.7 £ (5.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.28 £ (5.1/4) /p.

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 Northampton?

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.