Route from Reading to Forest of Dean

The distance between Reading and Forest of Dean is 91 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
91 mi , 1 h 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Reading to Forest of Dean

91 mi 1 h 44 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
30.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A419
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Road (A419)
951 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (A419)
11.6 mi
16.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2 mi
17.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
1 mi
18.
Continue onto Cirencester Bypass (A417)
6.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A417)
5.6 mi
20.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
135 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
22.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
22 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
4.3 mi
24.
Enter Zoons Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
112 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.6 mi
26.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A417
633 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.9 mi
28.
Merge right onto Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
234 ft
29.
Make a slight left to stay on A40
0.9 mi
30.
Enter Gateway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
71 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.9 mi
32.
Enter Longford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
198 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.2 mi
34.
Enter Over Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
162 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.5 mi
36.
Enter Highnam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A48
102 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
7.7 mi
38.
Turn right onto Elton Road (A4151)
2.1 mi
39.
Continue onto Church Street (A4151)
1172 ft
40.
Turn right onto Broad Street (A4151)
0.7 mi
41.
Turn left onto St White's Road (B4226)
845 ft
42.
Continue straight onto St White's Road (B4226)
0.8 mi
43.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
2.9 mi
44.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Forest of Dean by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £15.9. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £7.95 (£15.9/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £5.3 per person (£15.9/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £3.98 per person (£15.9/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 91.21 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 91.21 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 11.1 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 11.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £15.9.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Reading to Forest of Dean amounts to £15.9.

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

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

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.5 £ (11/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.67 £ (11/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.75 £ (11/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Forest of Dean

The second route from Reading to the Forest of Dean is 92.7 miles and takes 2 hours and 2 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Forest of Dean is 92.34 miles and takes 2 hours and .

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (91mi, 1h 44min) and costs 15.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Forest of Dean is the third suggested route (92mi, 2h ) and costs 16.1 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (93mi, 2h 2min) and costs 16.2 £.

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 Forest of Dean?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 91mi (distance from Reading to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 1h 44min. The other route is 92mi, and its duration is 2h . The slowest route is 93mi, and its duration is 2h 2min.

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

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.