Route from Rugby to Melton by car
The driving distance between Rugby and Melton is 46.4 miles. Travel time is 54 minutes by car.
How many miles from Rugby to Melton?
How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?
The answer: £8. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £4 (£8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.67 per passenger (£8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £2 per passenger (£8 divided by 4).
Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 5.6 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £8 comes from for the journey from Rugby to Melton.
Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:
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Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.
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Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.
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Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.
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Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.
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Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.
Diesel cost from Rugby to Melton.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.55 £ (5.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.7 £ (5.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.28 £ (5.1/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Rugby to Melton
The second route from Rugby to the Melton is 47.83 miles and takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.