Reading Barnsley by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Reading and Barnsley by car is 176 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

How far is Barnsley from Reading? The driving distance is 176 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
176 mi , 3 h 8 min
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Route from Reading to Barnsley on map



Driving directions from Reading to Barnsley

176 mi 3 h 8 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit
547 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
512 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Caversham Road (A329)
1298 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
27 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1248 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Street (A4155)
139 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4155)
782 ft
11.
Turn left onto Church Road (A4074)
1289 ft
12.
Continue onto St. Peter's Hill (A4074)
1189 ft
13.
Continue onto Woodcote Road (A4074)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Upper Woodcote Road (A4074)
0.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Woodcote Road (A4074)
1.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Reading Road (A4074)
8 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
86 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
95 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Henley Road (A4074)
97 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Henley Road (A4074)
0.9 mi
23.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
163 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
26.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
99 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
28.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
56 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
342 ft
30.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
479 ft
32.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.4 mi
33.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
850 ft
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A34)
11.7 mi
36.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
5.1 mi
38.
Take exit 10 on the left towards B430: Brackley
0.4 mi
39.
Enter Ardley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
323 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
41.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
213 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
43.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
139 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1.1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
154 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.7 mi
47.
Keep right onto A43
241 ft
48.
Keep left towards M1: Motorway M1
0.8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
152 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
1.1 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
302 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
9.2 mi
53.
Enter Abthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
73 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
55.
Enter Towcester Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A43
156 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
5.7 mi
57.
Keep left onto A43
0.3 mi
58.
Continue towards M1
0.3 mi
59.
Merge right onto M1
11.8 mi
60.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
61.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
62.
Keep right onto M1
12.7 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left towards A61
1285 ft
64.
Enter Birdwell Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A61)
918 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A61)
188 ft
66.
Take the ramp on the left towards A61: Barnsley
316 ft
67.
Merge right onto Sheffield Road (A61)
2.1 mi
68.
Continue onto Park Road (A61)
0.8 mi
69.
Continue onto Upper Sheffield Road (A61)
0.7 mi
70.
Continue onto Sheffield Road (A61)
0.5 mi
71.
Enter Alhambra Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Harborough Hill Road (A61)
360 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Harborough Hill Road (A61)
471 ft
73.
Take the ramp on the left onto Harborough Hill Road (A61)
494 ft
74.
Turn left onto Kendray Street
223 ft
75.
Continue right onto Schwabish Gmund Way
1125 ft
76.
Turn left onto Eldon Street North
1259 ft
77.
Turn left onto Burlington Arcade
156 ft
78.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Reading to Barnsley by car?

Embarking on the journey from Reading to Barnsley, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 30.7 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 15.35 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.23 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.68 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 175.69 miles, the car craves around 21.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (21.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 30.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Reading to Barnsley is marked by a fuel cost of 30.7 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Reading to Barnsley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.65 £ (21.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.1 £ (21.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.33 £ (21.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Barnsley

The second route from Reading to the Barnsley is 207.86 miles and takes 3 hours and 33 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Barnsley is 191.98 miles and takes 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Barnsley by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Barnsley is the first suggested route (176mi, 3h 8min) and costs 30.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Barnsley is the third suggested route (192mi, 3h 51min) and costs 33.5 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Barnsley is the second suggested route (208mi, 3h 33min) and costs 36.3 £.

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 Reading to Barnsley?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 176mi (distance from Reading to Barnsley) and its duration is 3h 8min. The other route is 208mi, and its duration is 3h 33min. The slowest route is 192mi, and its duration is 3h 51min.

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Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barnsley?

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.