Route from Rochdale to Wakefield

The distance between Rochdale and Wakefield is 39.2 miles. Travel time is 42 minutes.

From: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
39.2 mi , 42 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Rochdale to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Rochdale to Wakefield

39.2 mi 42 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
5.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto Lofthouse Interchange
0.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M1
0.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A650
23 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
163 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
164 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
850 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
106 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
893 ft
25.
Merge left onto Leeds Road (A61)
1148 ft
26.
Continue slightly left onto Bradford Road (A650)
497 ft
27.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1294 ft
28.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
712 ft
29.
Turn left onto Burton Street (A650)
455 ft
30.
Turn right onto Cliff Parade (A650)
476 ft
31.
Make a slight right to stay on Back Lane
211 ft
32.
Turn right onto Mulberry Way (A650)
278 ft
33.
Turn left
233 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Rochdale to Wakefield?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £6.8. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £3.4 each (£6.8 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £2.27 a head (£6.8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £1.7 per person (£6.8 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 4.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £6.8 total comes from for the trip from Rochdale to Wakefield.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rochdale to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.15 £ (4.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.43 £ (4.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.08 £ (4.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochdale to Wakefield

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Rochdale to Wakefield covers 32.91 miles and necessitates 59 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Rochdale to Wakefield is the second suggested route (32.9mi, 59min) and costs 5.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rochdale to Wakefield is the first suggested route (39.2mi, 42min) and costs 6.8 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 39.2mi (distance from Rochdale to Wakefield) and its duration is 42min. The slowest route is 32.9mi, and its duration is 59min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochdale to Wakefield by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochdale to Wakefield. It provides driving directions from Rochdale to Wakefield, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochdale - Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.