Route from Reading to Cherwell

The distance between Reading and Cherwell is 40.9 miles. Travel time is 57 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Cherwell, County: Oxfordshire, England
40.9 mi , 57 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Cherwell on map



Driving directions from Reading to Cherwell

40.9 mi 57 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)
10.4 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards B430: Weston On The Green
371 ft
37.
Continue onto Northampton Road
627 ft
38.
Continue onto B430
2.6 mi
39.
Turn right onto A4095
1.6 mi
40.
Turn right
0.3 mi
41.
Turn right
549 ft
42.
Turn right
1264 ft
43.
Make a slight left
873 ft
44.
Turn left
38 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Reading to Cherwell?

The expense of driving from Reading to Cherwell, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £7.1. 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 £3.55 (£7.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.37 per passenger (£7.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.78 per passenger (£7.1 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 Cherwell, approximately 5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 40.87 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 £7.1 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.
 

Diesel cost from Reading to Cherwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Reading to Cherwell

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Reading to Cherwell covers 50.56 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 2 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Cherwell is the first suggested route (40.9mi, 57min) and costs 7.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Cherwell is the second suggested route (50.6mi, 1h 2min) and costs 8.8 £.

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 Cherwell?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.9mi (distance from Reading to Cherwell) and its duration is 57min. The slowest route is 50.6mi, and its duration is 1h 2min.

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

Cherwell is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Cherwell has coordinates 51.8884129o,-1.2034285o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.