Route from Rochdale to Forest of Dean

The distance between Rochdale and Forest of Dean is 169 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
169 mi , 2 h 57 min
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Route from Rochdale to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Rochdale to Forest of Dean

169 mi 2 h 57 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 3rd exit onto M62
1096 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto M62
5.4 mi
10.
Continue onto M60
6.9 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
12.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
14.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
17.9 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M50
210 ft
22.
Turn left onto B4221
476 ft
23.
Make a sharp left onto B4221
2 mi
24.
Turn left onto B4224
3.2 mi
25.
Turn left onto A40
0.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto B4224
1.8 mi
27.
Turn right onto Bradley Court Road (B4224)
804 ft
28.
Continue onto Townsend (B4224)
471 ft
29.
Continue onto High Street (B4224)
666 ft
30.
Continue onto Stars Pitch (B4224)
971 ft
31.
Continue right onto New Road (A4136)
4.5 mi
32.
Turn left onto B4234
2 mi
33.
Turn right onto Speech House Road (B4226)
25 ft
34.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Rochdale to Forest of Dean?

The expense of driving from Rochdale to Forest of Dean, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £29.4. 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 £14.7 (£29.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £9.8 per passenger (£29.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £7.35 per passenger (£29.4 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 Rochdale to Forest of Dean, approximately 20.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 168.64 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 £29.4 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.
 

 

How much petrol a car uses depends in large part on the driver's habits. In this way: 

Increased fuel consumption might be a result of aggressive driving practices, including quick acceleration and frequent hard braking. More fuel efficiency is achieved with smooth, progressive acceleration and deceleration. 
Increased aerodynamic drag causes fuel consumption to rise with increasing speed. One way to save petrol is to keep your speed modest and constant. 
Leaving the engine running when stopped or waiting wastes petrololine; this is known as idling. To save petrol, turn off the engine when you're not moving for a long time. 
Using the Air Conditioner: Using the air conditioner at its highest setting can lead to an increase in fuel usage. You may conserve fuel by using the air conditioner rarely and by choosing natural ventilation when you can. 
Overloading: The engine has to work harder to move large goods or extraneous objects around, which increases fuel consumption. Fuel economy can be enhanced by reducing excess weight.

Diesel cost from Rochdale to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.2 £ (20.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.8 £ (20.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.1 £ (20.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochdale to Forest of Dean

The second route from Rochdale to the Forest of Dean is 160.77 miles and takes 3 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Rochdale to the Forest of Dean is 156.57 miles and takes 3 hours and 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rochdale to Forest of Dean is the third suggested route (157mi, 3h 43min) and costs 27.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rochdale to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (161mi, 3h 22min) and costs 28.1 £.

The most expensive route from Rochdale to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (169mi, 2h 57min) and costs 29.4 £.

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 Forest of Dean?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 169mi (distance from Rochdale to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 2h 57min. The other route is 161mi, and its duration is 3h 22min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 43min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Rochdale 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 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 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.