Route from Portsmouth to Bolton

The distance between Portsmouth and Bolton is 252 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
252 mi , 4 h 11 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Bolton on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Bolton

252 mi 4 h 11 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
40 ft
3.
Make a sharp right to stay on Stamshaw Road (A3)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 4th exit towards M275
612 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards M275
1.8 mi
6.
Take exit 12 towards M27: Southampton
970 ft
7.
Merge right onto M27
17.1 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
10.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
10.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
12.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
14.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
65 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
20.
Merge right onto M62
8.5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Leeds
0.3 mi
22.
Continue towards M60
2.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
24.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
25.
Keep right towards A666: Bolton
4 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto A666
946 ft
27.
Turn left onto Bradford Street (A579)
259 ft
28.
Continue onto Lower Bridgeman Street (A579)
741 ft
29.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A579)
234 ft
30.
Continue onto Bradshawgate (A575)
878 ft
31.
Turn left onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
600 ft
32.
Turn right onto Back Cheapside
114 ft
33.
Turn right onto Bold Street
102 ft
34.
Turn left onto Back Mawdsley Street
14 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Portsmouth to Bolton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 43.9 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 21.95 quid each (£43.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 14.63 quid (£43.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.98 quid (£43.9 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Portsmouth and Bolton is about 251.7 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 30.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (30.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 43.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Portsmouth to Bolton: 43.9 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Bolton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.25 £ (30.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.17 £ (30.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.63 £ (30.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Bolton

An alternative route from Portsmouth to the Bolton is 251.42 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Portsmouth to Bolton by car?

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Bolton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Bolton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Portsmouth to Bolton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 252mi (distance from Portsmouth to Bolton) and its duration is 4h 11min. The slowest route is 251mi, and its duration is 4h 14min.

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

Where is Portsmouth located?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bolton?

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.