Route from Rochdale to Greenock
The distance between Rochdale and Greenock is 241 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Driving directions from Rochdale to Greenock
How much does it cost to drive from Rochdale to Greenock?
Well, using petrol, it's £41.9. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £20.95 for the trip (£41.9 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £13.97 each (£41.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £10.48 each (£41.9 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 29.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £41.9 comes from for the trip from Rochdale to Greenock.
One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:
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Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.
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Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.
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Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.
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Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.
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Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.
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Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.
Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.
Diesel cost from Rochdale to Greenock.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.4 £ (151p/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 Greenock
The most time-consuming route from Rochdale to Greenock spans a distance of 237.39 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 21 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Rochdale to Greenock by car?
The cheapest route from Rochdale to Greenock is the second suggested route (237mi, 5h 21min) and costs 41.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Rochdale to Greenock is the first suggested route (241mi, 4h 5min) and costs 41.9 £.
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 Greenock?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 241mi (distance from Rochdale to Greenock) and its duration is 4h 5min. The slowest route is 237mi, and its duration is 5h 21min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochdale to Greenock by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochdale to Greenock. It provides driving directions from Rochdale to Greenock, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochdale - Greenock 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 Greenock 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 Greenock?
Greenock is located in Inverclyde county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Greenock has coordinates 55.9564760o,-4.7719830o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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