Scarborough Reading by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Scarborough and Reading by car is 240 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

How far is Reading from Scarborough? The driving distance is 240 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Scarborough, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
240 mi , 4 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Scarborough to Reading on map



Driving directions from Scarborough to Reading

240 mi 4 h 25 min
1.
Head northwest on St Thomas Street
744 ft
2.
Keep right onto St Thomas Street
121 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Road (B1364)
4 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Road (B1364)
1054 ft
5.
Continue onto Victoria Road (B1364)
911 ft
6.
Turn left onto Northway (A165)
422 ft
7.
Turn right onto Westborough (A64)
1077 ft
8.
Continue onto Falsgrave Road (A64)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Seamer Road Corner (A64)
2.1 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seamer By Pass (A64)
288 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Seamer By Pass (A64)
0.7 mi
12.
Enter Seamer By Pass and take the 2nd exit onto A64
122 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A64
1.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A64
50 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A64
1.4 mi
16.
Enter Staxton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A64)
180 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A64)
1189 ft
18.
Continue onto Malton Road (A64)
0.4 mi
19.
Turn left onto Beverley Gate (B1249)
0.5 mi
20.
Continue onto Staxton Hill (B1249)
5.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
75 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
1.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Front Street (B1249)
1169 ft
24.
Continue onto Driffield Road (B1249)
1.5 mi
25.
Go straight onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
3.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
470 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
301 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
0.9 mi
30.
Enter Kelleythorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A614)
227 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A614)
3.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A614)
125 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A614)
0.8 mi
34.
Continue onto Middleton Road (A614)
2 mi
35.
Continue slightly left onto Front Street (A614)
6.2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Towthorpe Lane (A614)
156 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Towthorpe Lane (A614)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A614
164 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A614
2.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Weighton Road (A614)
203 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Weighton Road (A614)
1.5 mi
42.
Continue onto New Road (A614)
995 ft
43.
Continue left onto Moor End (A614)
7.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boothferry Road (A614)
253 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Boothferry Road (A614)
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boothferry Road (A614)
72 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Boothferry Road (A614)
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A614
19 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A614
0.5 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left
1196 ft
51.
Merge right onto M62
4.8 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
118 mi
53.
Take exit 15A on the left towards A43: Oxford
1196 ft
54.
Keep left towards A43: Oxford
457 ft
55.
Continue onto A43
637 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
283 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1115 ft
58.
Keep right at the fork
334 ft
59.
Keep left onto A43
901 ft
60.
Keep left onto A43
5.5 mi
61.
Enter Towcester Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
63.
Enter Abthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
138 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
9.2 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
63 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
1.1 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
143 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
69.
Keep left onto A43
0.7 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1.1 mi
72.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
183 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
74.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
76.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
77.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
78.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
79.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
11.8 mi
81.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
82.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
83.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
84.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
86.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
88.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
89.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
90.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
91.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
93.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
95.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
97.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
98.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
99.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
100.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
101.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
102.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
103.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
104.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
105.
Make a slight left
489 ft
106.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
107.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
108.
Turn left
999 ft
109.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Scarborough to Reading?

The expense of driving from Scarborough to Reading, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £41.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £20.95 (£41.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.97 per passenger (£41.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.48 per passenger (£41.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Scarborough to Reading, approximately 29.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 240.01 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £41.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The fuel economy is highly sensitive to the state of the vehicle. In this way:

The effectiveness of the engine's fuel combustion and its overall consumption are both improved with regular engine maintenance. Maintaining your engine with routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups will keep it running at its best.

Problems with the fuel system, including blocked injectors or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, can cause petrololine to burn improperly and increase consumption. Preventing such problems requires regular maintenance and rapid repairs.

Problems with tires: When the tires are worn down or not inflated properly, the vehicle has to use more energy (and fuel) to go forward because of the increased rolling resistance. You may enhance your fuel efficiency by changing worn-out tires and keeping them properly inflated.

Aerodynamics: If the body of the vehicle is dented or has panels that aren't flush with the body, airflow will be disrupted and aerodynamic drag will increase, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The best aerodynamic performance is possible with a well-maintained vehicle body.

Diesel cost from Scarborough to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.55 £ (29.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.7 £ (29.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.28 £ (29.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Scarborough to Reading

The second route from Scarborough to the Reading is 263.47 miles and takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.

The third route from Scarborough to the Reading is 239.32 miles and takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Scarborough to Reading by car?

The cheapest route from Scarborough to Reading is the third suggested route (239mi, 4h 55min) and costs 41.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Scarborough to Reading is the first suggested route (240mi, 4h 25min) and costs 41.9 £.

The most expensive route from Scarborough to Reading is the second suggested route (263mi, 4h 42min) and costs 46 £.

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 Scarborough to Reading?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 240mi (distance from Scarborough to Reading) and its duration is 4h 25min. The other route is 263mi, and its duration is 4h 42min. The slowest route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 55min.

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

Scarborough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level. Scarborough has coordinates 54.2831130o,-0.3997520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Scarborough 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.