Route from Peterborough to Wakefield

The distance between Peterborough and Wakefield is 106 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
106 mi , 1 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Peterborough to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Wakefield

106 mi 1 h 59 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))
612 ft
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1(M)
1139 ft
25.
Go straight onto A638
218 ft
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto A638
2.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Road (A638)
104 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Doncaster Road (A638)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A638
132 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A638
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Dale Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Road (A638)
199 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Doncaster Road (A638)
0.4 mi
33.
Enter Minsthorpe Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Back Lane (A638)
305 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Back Lane (A638)
794 ft
35.
Continue onto Doncaster Road (A638)
3 mi
36.
Enter Ackworth Moor Top and take the 2nd exit onto Wakefield Road (A638)
172 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Wakefield Road (A638)
1.5 mi
38.
Enter Offley Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A638
101 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A638
5.5 mi
40.
Continue onto Wakefield Bridge (A61)
355 ft
41.
Keep left onto A638
0.4 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ings Road (A638)
103 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Ings Road (A638)
0.3 mi
44.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
45.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
46.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
47.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
48.
Turn left
233 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £18.6. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £9.3 (£18.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £6.2 per passenger (£18.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £4.65 per passenger (£18.6 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 12.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £18.6 comes from for the journey from Peterborough to Wakefield.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.45 £ (12.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.3 £ (12.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.23 £ (12.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Peterborough to Wakefield

The slowest route from Peterborough to the Wakefield is 107.97 miles and takes 2 hours and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Peterborough to Wakefield is the first suggested route (106mi, 1h 59min) and costs 18.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Peterborough to Wakefield is the second suggested route (108mi, 2h 9min) and costs 18.8 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 106mi (distance from Peterborough to Wakefield) and its duration is 1h 59min. The slowest route is 108mi, and its duration is 2h 9min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Peterborough to Wakefield by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Peterborough to Wakefield. It provides driving directions from Peterborough to Wakefield, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Peterborough - Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.