Rochdale Braintree by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Rochdale and Braintree by car is 218 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

How far is Braintree from Rochdale? The driving distance is 218 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
218 mi , 3 h 36 min
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Route from Rochdale to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Rochdale to Braintree

218 mi 3 h 36 min
1.
Head northwest on Milkstone Road (B6224)
233 ft
2.
Continue slightly left onto Tweedale Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Manchester Road (A58)
0.5 mi
4.
Take the ramp on the left onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
257 ft
5.
Merge right onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
0.3 mi
6.
Take the ramp towards A627(M)
297 ft
7.
Turn right towards A627(M)
1 mi
8.
Enter Thornham Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M62
17 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto M62
21.8 mi
10.
Keep right onto M62
4.1 mi
11.
Keep right onto M62
17.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 4th exit towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
14.
Exit the roundabout towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto A162
8.8 mi
16.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
21.6 mi
17.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.2 mi
18.
Continue onto Twyford Lane (A1)
22.1 mi
19.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.3 mi
20.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
21.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
34.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Water Newton Bypass (A1)
0.5 mi
23.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
13.8 mi
24.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
26.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
27.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
38.
Make a slight left
48 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Rochdale to Braintree with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Rochdale to Braintree. The journey using petrol will set you back 38 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 19 pounds (£38 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 12.67 pounds (£38 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 9.5 pounds (£38 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Rochdale and Braintree is approximately 217.75 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 26.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (26.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 38 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Rochdale to Braintree is 38 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rochdale to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.2 £ (26.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.8 £ (26.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.6 £ (26.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochdale to Braintree

The second route from Rochdale to the Braintree is 212.14 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rochdale to Braintree by car?

The cheapest route from Rochdale to Braintree is the second suggested route (212mi, 4h 22min) and costs 37 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rochdale to Braintree is the first suggested route (218mi, 3h 36min) and costs 38 £.

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 Rochdale to Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 218mi (distance from Rochdale to Braintree) and its duration is 3h 36min. The slowest route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 22min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochdale to Braintree by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochdale to Braintree. It provides driving directions from Rochdale to Braintree, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochdale - Braintree 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 Rochdale to Braintree with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Rochdale located?

Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Braintree?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.