Route from Sandwell to Trafford

The distance between Sandwell and Trafford is 71 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

From: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
To: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
71 mi , 1 h 20 min
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Route from Sandwell to Trafford on map



Driving directions from Sandwell to Trafford

71 mi 1 h 20 min
1.
Head north on Hill Top (A4196)
0.3 mi
2.
Continue onto Holloway Bank (A4196)
0.5 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Street (A4196)
86 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4196)
990 ft
5.
Make a slight left to stay on Holyhead Road (A4196)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Dudley Street (A461)
229 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudley Street (A461)
420 ft
8.
Continue onto High Bullen (A461)
446 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A461
174 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A461
721 ft
11.
Merge right onto Walsall Street
0.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Wood Green Road (A461)
0.8 mi
13.
Enter Wednesbury Interchange and take the 1st exit
240 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
1145 ft
15.
Merge left onto M6
4.7 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
19.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A56
0.4 mi
21.
Enter Bowdon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunham Road (A56)
667 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunham Road (A56)
2.1 mi
23.
Make a slight left onto Old Market Place (A56)
288 ft
24.
Make a slight left onto Church Street (A56)
1216 ft
25.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A56)
1.2 mi
26.
Continue onto Washway Road (A56)
0.3 mi
27.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
0.4 mi
28.
Turn right onto Manor Avenue
0.7 mi
29.
Turn right onto Taunton Road
336 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Sandwell to Trafford by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 12.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 6.25 quid each (£12.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.17 quid (£12.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.13 quid (£12.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Sandwell and Trafford is about 71.32 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8.6 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (8.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 12.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Sandwell to Trafford: 12.5 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Sandwell to Trafford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.3 £ (8.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.87 £ (8.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.15 £ (8.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sandwell to Trafford

An alternative route from Sandwell to the Trafford is 76.04 miles and takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sandwell to Trafford by car?

The cheapest route from Sandwell to Trafford is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 20min) and costs 12.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sandwell to Trafford is the second suggested route (76mi, 1h 55min) and costs 13.3 £.

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 Sandwell to Trafford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Sandwell to Trafford) and its duration is 1h 20min. The slowest route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 55min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Sandwell to Trafford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Sandwell to Trafford. It provides driving directions from Sandwell to Trafford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Sandwell - Trafford 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 Sandwell to Trafford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Sandwell located?

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Trafford?

Trafford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Trafford has coordinates 53.4215132o,-2.3517263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Trafford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.