Route from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset

The distance between Reading and Bath and North East Somerset is 81 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Bath and North East Somerset, County: Somerset, England
81 mi , 1 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset on map



Driving directions from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset

81 mi 1 h 37 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Castle Street (A4155)
399 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street (A4155)
504 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (A4155)
0.7 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
65 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
2.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
139 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Theale Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4
954 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
59 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath
0.5 mi
14.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A46
73 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
2.4 mi
16.
Turn right onto Gorse Lane
1.5 mi
17.
Turn right onto A420
117 ft
18.
Turn left onto Freezinghill Lane
1.6 mi
19.
Turn left onto Bath Road
629 ft
20.
Continue straight
1.3 mi
21.
Turn right onto Lansdown Lane
1.2 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street
11 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street
1177 ft
24.
Turn right onto Penn Hill Road
344 ft
25.
Turn right to stay on Penn Hill Road
0.6 mi
26.
Turn left onto Kelston Road (A431)
948 ft
27.
Turn right onto Old Newbridge Hill
920 ft
28.
Turn right onto Newbridge Road (A4)
0.5 mi
29.
Turn right onto Bristol Road (A4)
0.8 mi
30.
Enter Globe and take the 2nd exit onto A39
119 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A39
3.6 mi
32.
Keep left onto A39
0.7 mi
33.
Turn left onto Timsbury Road
0.8 mi
34.
Continue onto Bloomfield Road
0.6 mi
35.
Turn right onto Hayeswood Road (B3115)
21 ft
36.
Turn left onto The Avenue
0.3 mi
37.
Turn left onto South Road
173 ft
38.
Make a slight right onto Radford Hill
23 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset?

Well, using petrol, it's £14.1. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £7.05 for the trip (£14.1 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £4.7 each (£14.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £3.53 each (£14.1 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 9.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £14.1 comes from for the trip from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.9 £ (9.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.27 £ (9.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.45 £ (9.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset

The second route from Reading to the Bath and North East Somerset is 76.16 miles and takes 1 hour and 49 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Bath and North East Somerset is 75.11 miles and takes 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset is the third suggested route (75mi, 1h 56min) and costs 13.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset is the second suggested route (76mi, 1h 49min) and costs 13.3 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset is the first suggested route (81mi, 1h 37min) and costs 14.1 £.

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 Bath and North East Somerset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 81mi (distance from Reading to Bath and North East Somerset) and its duration is 1h 37min. The other route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 49min. The slowest route is 75mi, and its duration is 1h 56min.

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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 Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 141 meters above sea level. Bath and North East Somerset has coordinates 51.3250103o,-2.4766276o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bath and North East Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.