Route from Peterborough to Oadby and Wigston

The distance between Peterborough and Oadby and Wigston is 42.3 miles. Travel time is 57 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Oadby and Wigston, County: Leicestershire, England
42.3 mi , 57 min
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Route from Peterborough to Oadby and Wigston on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Oadby and Wigston

42.3 mi 57 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 2nd exit onto A47
93 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
5.4 mi
16.
Enter Duddington Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Duddington Bypass (A47)
206 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Duddington Bypass (A47)
4.5 mi
18.
Continue onto Glaston Road (A47)
0.7 mi
19.
Continue onto Morcott Road (A47)
1 mi
20.
Continue onto Main Road (A47)
1242 ft
21.
Continue onto Uppingham Road (A47)
1.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
209 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
14.2 mi
24.
Turn left onto Main Street
391 ft
25.
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
26.
Turn left onto Court Road
872 ft
27.
Continue onto Stoughton Road
0.4 mi
28.
Continue straight
372 ft
29.
Continue straight
503 ft
30.
Continue onto Thurnby Lane
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Church Lane
477 ft
32.
Turn right onto Gaulby Lane
0.4 mi
33.
Turn right onto Gartree Road
0.3 mi
34.
Turn left onto B582
1.1 mi
35.
Turn right onto London Road (B582)
344 ft
36.
Continue left onto Wigston Road (B582)
0.8 mi
37.
Continue onto Oadby Road (B582)
0.4 mi
38.
Make a sharp left onto Bull Head Street (A5199)
0.5 mi
39.
Turn left onto Newton Lane
0.3 mi
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Peterborough to Oadby and Wigston by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £7.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £3.7 (£7.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.47 (£7.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.85 (£7.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 42.34 miles, this computation entails multiplying 42.34 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 5.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 5.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £7.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Peterborough to Oadby and Wigston stands at £7.4.

 

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 Oadby and Wigston.

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 Oadby and Wigston?

Oadby and Wigston is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level. Oadby and Wigston has coordinates 52.5801686o,-1.0966272o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oadby and Wigston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.