Route from Reading to Enfield

The distance between Reading and Enfield is 58 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Enfield, County: Greater London, England
58 mi , 1 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Enfield on map



Driving directions from Reading to Enfield

58 mi 1 h 2 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
14.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A111: Potters Bar
1071 ft
23.
Enter Potters Bar Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Stagg Hill (A111)
1188 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Stagg Hill (A111)
1.1 mi
25.
Continue onto Cockfosters Road (A111)
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left onto Ferny Hill
0.7 mi
27.
Continue onto Hadley Road
1.2 mi
28.
Turn right
1264 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Reading to Enfield?

The expense of driving from Reading to Enfield using petrol amounts to £10.1. 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 £5.05 (£10.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £3.37 per person (£10.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £2.53 per person (£10.1 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 7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £10.1 for the trip from Reading to Enfield.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Reading to Enfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.5 £ (7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.33 £ (7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.75 £ (7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Enfield

The second route from Reading to the Enfield is 56.05 miles and takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Enfield is 53.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Enfield is the third suggested route (53.1mi, 1h 23min) and costs 9.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Enfield is the second suggested route (56.1mi, 1h 12min) and costs 9.8 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Enfield is the first suggested route (58mi, 1h 2min) and costs 10.1 £.

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 Enfield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 58mi (distance from Reading to Enfield) and its duration is 1h 2min. The other route is 56.1mi, and its duration is 1h 12min. The slowest route is 53.1mi, and its duration is 1h 23min.

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

Enfield is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Enfield has coordinates 51.6622925o,-0.1180655o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Enfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.