Route from Rochdale to Reading
The distance between Rochdale and Reading is 202 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Driving directions from Rochdale to Reading
What's the expense of traveling from Rochdale to Reading by car?
Embarking on the journey from Rochdale to Reading, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 35.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 17.55 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.7 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.78 pounds for four passengers.
Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 202.38 miles, the car craves around 24.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.
With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (24.5 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 35.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Rochdale to Reading is marked by a fuel cost of 35.1 pounds.
Things that affect car fuel consumption:
Fuel consumption increases with aggressive driving habits including speeding, accelerating, and braking.
Vehicle Maintenance: Oil changes, tyre rotations and engine tune-ups maximise fuel economy. Neglecting maintenance reduces fuel efficiency and increases consumption.
Poor tyre inflation increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Proper tyre pressure improves fuel economy.
Air conditioning use increases engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or city travel. AC usage can be reduced to save fuel.
Diesel cost from Rochdale to Reading.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.1 £ (22.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.4 £ (22.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.55 £ (22.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Rochdale to Reading
The second route from Rochdale to the Reading is 185.8 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Rochdale to Reading by car?
The cheapest route from Rochdale to Reading is the second suggested route (186mi, 4h 32min) and costs 32.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Rochdale to Reading is the first suggested route (202mi, 3h 33min) and costs 35.1 £.
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 Reading?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 202mi (distance from Rochdale to Reading) and its duration is 3h 33min. The slowest route is 186mi, and its duration is 4h 32min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochdale to Reading by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochdale to Reading. It provides driving directions from Rochdale to Reading, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochdale - Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading?
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.
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