Route from Scarborough to Rochdale
The distance between Scarborough and Rochdale is 103 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Driving directions from Scarborough to Rochdale
How much does it cost to drive from Scarborough to Rochdale?
Well, using petrol, it's £17.8. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £8.9 for the trip (£17.8 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £5.93 each (£17.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £4.45 each (£17.8 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 12.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £17.8 comes from for the trip from Scarborough to Rochdale.
The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.
Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.
Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.
Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.
Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.
Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.
Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.
In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.
Diesel cost from Scarborough to Rochdale.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.6 £ (11.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.73 £ (11.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.8 £ (11.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Scarborough to Rochdale
Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Scarborough to Rochdale covers 101.37 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 21 minutes for completion.
Which is the cheapest route from Scarborough to Rochdale by car?
The cheapest route from Scarborough to Rochdale is the second suggested route (101mi, 2h 21min) and costs 17.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Scarborough to Rochdale is the first suggested route (103mi, 1h 53min) and costs 17.8 £.
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 Scarborough to Rochdale?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 103mi (distance from Scarborough to Rochdale) and its duration is 1h 53min. The slowest route is 101mi, and its duration is 2h 21min.
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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 Rochdale?
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.
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