Route from Reading to Basildon

The distance between Reading and Basildon is 88 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
88 mi , 1 h 32 min
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Route from Reading to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Reading to Basildon

88 mi 1 h 32 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
204 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
562 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Queen's Road (A329)
548 ft
7.
Continue onto Queens Road (A329)
1025 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Watlington Street
265 ft
9.
Keep right onto Watlington Street
167 ft
10.
Turn right onto King's Road
478 ft
11.
Keep left onto King's Road
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards A4: A4 East
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Sutton Seeds Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A3290
601 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A3290
2.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A329(M)
1.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
0.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M4
17.4 mi
18.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
20.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
21.
Keep right onto M25
38.7 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
27.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
28.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
35.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
39.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Reading to Basildon by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £15.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £7.7 (£15.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £5.13 (£15.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £3.85 (£15.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 88.27 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 88.27 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 10.7 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 10.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £15.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Reading to Basildon amounts to £15.4.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.35 £ (10.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.57 £ (10.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.68 £ (10.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Basildon

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Reading to Basildon covers 76.98 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 53 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Basildon is the second suggested route (77mi, 1h 53min) and costs 13.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Basildon is the first suggested route (88mi, 1h 32min) and costs 15.4 £.

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 Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 88mi (distance from Reading to Basildon) and its duration is 1h 32min. The slowest route is 77mi, and its duration is 1h 53min.

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

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 Basildon?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.