Selby Cambridge by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Selby and Cambridge by car is 146 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

How far is Cambridge from Selby? The driving distance is 146 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Selby, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
146 mi , 2 h 30 min
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Route from Selby to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Selby to Cambridge

146 mi 2 h 30 min
1.
Head west on The Crescent (A19)
594 ft
2.
Continue onto Gowthorpe (A19)
871 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Brook Street (A19)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Doncaster Road (A19)
1.5 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Road (A19)
336 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Doncaster Road (A19)
4.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A19
96 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Whitley Bridge Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M62
724 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto M62
4.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
12.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A1: The SOUTH
28 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
14.
Merge right onto A162
8.8 mi
15.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
21.6 mi
16.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.2 mi
17.
Continue onto Twyford Lane (A1)
22.1 mi
18.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
20.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
34.3 mi
21.
Continue onto Water Newton Bypass (A1)
0.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
13.8 mi
23.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
25.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
26.
Continue onto M11
3 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A603: Cambridge
0.3 mi
28.
Continue onto A603
353 ft
29.
Enter Haggis Farm Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A603
76 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A603
1.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
193 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
0.4 mi
33.
Turn left onto Trumpington Road (A603)
183 ft
34.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
36.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
37.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
38.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
39.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £25.5. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £12.75 (£25.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.5 per passenger (£25.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £6.38 per passenger (£25.5 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 17.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £25.5 comes from for the journey from Selby to Cambridge.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Selby to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.85 £ (17.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.9 £ (17.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.43 £ (17.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Selby to Cambridge

The second route from Selby to the Cambridge is 176.82 miles and takes 2 hours and 60 minutes.

The third route from Selby to the Cambridge is 145.61 miles and takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Selby to Cambridge by car?

The cheapest route from Selby to Cambridge is the third suggested route (146mi, 2h 45min) and costs 25.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Selby to Cambridge is the first suggested route (146mi, 2h 30min) and costs 25.5 £.

The most expensive route from Selby to Cambridge is the second suggested route (177mi, 2h 60min) and costs 30.9 £.

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 Selby to Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 146mi (distance from Selby to Cambridge) and its duration is 2h 30min. The other route is 146mi, and its duration is 2h 45min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 2h 60min.

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

Where is Selby located?

Selby is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Selby has coordinates 53.7835240o,-1.0671890o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Selby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cambridge?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.