Route from Rochdale to Portsmouth
The distance between Rochdale and Portsmouth is 258 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Driving directions from Rochdale to Portsmouth
How much does it cost to drive from Rochdale to Portsmouth?
If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 44.7 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.
Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 22.35 quid each (£44.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 14.9 quid per person (£44.7 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 11.18 quid per person (£44.7 divided by 4).
Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 31.3 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 258.13 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.
So, you take the fuel needed, which is 31.3 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Rochdale to Portsmouth: 44.7 quid.
Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:
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Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.
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Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.
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Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Rochdale to Portsmouth.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.15 £ (28.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.43 £ (28.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.08 £ (28.3/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Rochdale to Portsmouth
The most time-consuming route from Rochdale to Portsmouth spans a distance of 256.53 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Rochdale to Portsmouth by car?
The cheapest route from Rochdale to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (257mi, 4h 18min) and costs 44.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Rochdale to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (258mi, 4h 16min) and costs 44.7 £.
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 Portsmouth?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 258mi (distance from Rochdale to Portsmouth) and its duration is 4h 16min. The slowest route is 257mi, and its duration is 4h 18min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochdale to Portsmouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochdale to Portsmouth. It provides driving directions from Rochdale to Portsmouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochdale - Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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