Reading Blackburn with Darwen by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Reading and Blackburn with Darwen by car is 210 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

How far is Blackburn with Darwen from Reading? The driving distance is 210 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Blackburn with Darwen, County: Lancashire, England
210 mi , 3 h 40 min
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Route from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen on map



Driving directions from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen

210 mi 3 h 40 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
12.1 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
43.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
45.
Keep right at the fork
321 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1018 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
48.
Merge right onto M65
6.9 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
50.
Enter Earcroft Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way (A666)
752 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Earcroft Way (A666)
822 ft
52.
Turn left onto Blackburn Road (A666)
0.9 mi
53.
Continue onto Duckworth Street (A666)
0.3 mi
54.
Turn left onto Duckworth Street
767 ft
55.
Turn right onto Arch Street
92 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen?

The expense of driving from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £36.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £18.35 (£36.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.23 per passenger (£36.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.18 per passenger (£36.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen, approximately 25.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 210.37 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £36.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Reading to Blackburn with Darwen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.75 £ (25.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.5 £ (25.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.38 £ (25.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen

The second route from Reading to the Blackburn with Darwen is 226.11 miles and takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Blackburn with Darwen is 205.46 miles and takes 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen is the third suggested route (205mi, 4h 44min) and costs 35.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 40min) and costs 36.7 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen is the second suggested route (226mi, 3h 50min) and costs 39.5 £.

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 Blackburn with Darwen?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Reading to Blackburn with Darwen) and its duration is 3h 40min. The other route is 226mi, and its duration is 3h 50min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 44min.

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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 Blackburn with Darwen?

Blackburn with Darwen is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 156 meters above sea level. Blackburn with Darwen has coordinates 53.6957522o,-2.4682985o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackburn with Darwen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.