Route from Reading to Birmingham

The distance between Reading and Birmingham is 103 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
103 mi , 1 h 55 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Reading to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Reading to Birmingham

103 mi 1 h 55 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
44.4 mi
38.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
40.
Merge left onto M6
7.1 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham Central
1069 ft
42.
Keep left onto A38(M)
0.3 mi
43.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
46.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
48.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Reading to Birmingham?

The expense of driving from Reading to Birmingham using petrol amounts to £18. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £9 (£18 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £6 per person (£18 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £4.5 per person (£18 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 12.5 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £18 for the trip from Reading to Birmingham.
 

 

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 Reading to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.25 £ (12.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.17 £ (12.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.13 £ (12.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Birmingham

The second route from Reading to the Birmingham is 108.48 miles and takes 2 hours and 8 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Birmingham is 94.28 miles and takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Birmingham is the third suggested route (94mi, 2h 20min) and costs 16.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Birmingham is the first suggested route (103mi, 1h 55min) and costs 18 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Birmingham is the second suggested route (108mi, 2h 8min) and costs 18.9 £.

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 Birmingham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 103mi (distance from Reading to Birmingham) and its duration is 1h 55min. The other route is 108mi, and its duration is 2h 8min. The slowest route is 94mi, and its duration is 2h 20min.

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

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.