Scarborough Wakefield by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Scarborough and Wakefield by car is 75 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

How far is Wakefield from Scarborough? The driving distance is 75 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Scarborough, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
75 mi , 1 h 24 min
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Route from Scarborough to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Scarborough to Wakefield

75 mi 1 h 24 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)
11.2 mi
19.
Continue onto Westgate (A64)
1154 ft
20.
Continue onto Malton Road (A64)
19.3 mi
21.
Enter Hopgrove Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A64
290 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A64
18.5 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
24.
Merge right onto A1(M)
2.1 mi
25.
Keep right onto M1
12.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A650
23 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
163 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
164 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
850 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
106 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
893 ft
35.
Merge left onto Leeds Road (A61)
1148 ft
36.
Continue slightly left onto Bradford Road (A650)
497 ft
37.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1294 ft
38.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
712 ft
39.
Turn left onto Burton Street (A650)
455 ft
40.
Turn right onto Cliff Parade (A650)
476 ft
41.
Make a slight right to stay on Back Lane
211 ft
42.
Turn right onto Mulberry Way (A650)
278 ft
43.
Turn left
233 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Scarborough to Wakefield by car?

The journey from Scarborough to Wakefield by car comes with a price tag of £13.1 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £6.55 for the trip (£13.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £4.37 each (£13.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £3.28 each (£13.1 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 9.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £13.1 comes from for the trip from Scarborough to Wakefield.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £13.1, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Scarborough to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.55 £ (9.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.03 £ (9.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.28 £ (9.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Scarborough to Wakefield

The slowest route from Scarborough to the Wakefield is 73.01 miles and takes 1 hour and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Scarborough to Wakefield is the second suggested route (73mi, 1h 34min) and costs 12.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Scarborough to Wakefield is the first suggested route (75mi, 1h 24min) and costs 13.1 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 75mi (distance from Scarborough to Wakefield) and its duration is 1h 24min. The slowest route is 73mi, and its duration is 1h 34min.

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