Route from South Bucks to Trafford

The distance between South Bucks and Trafford is 177 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 1 minute.

From: South Bucks, County: Buckinghamshire, England
To: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
177 mi , 3 h 1 min
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Route from South Bucks to Trafford on map



Driving directions from South Bucks to Trafford

177 mi 3 h 1 min
1.
Head west on Harehatch Lane
593 ft
2.
Turn right onto Abbey Park lane
368 ft
3.
Continue onto Ship Hill
0.6 mi
4.
Continue slightly right onto Woodlands Hill
392 ft
5.
Continue onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
6.
Turn left onto Dorney Hill North (A355)
740 ft
7.
Continue onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
608 ft
8.
Enter Beaconsfield Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Birmingham
65 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Birmingham
23.1 mi
10.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
11.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
17.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
18.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A56
0.4 mi
20.
Enter Bowdon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunham Road (A56)
667 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunham Road (A56)
2.1 mi
22.
Make a slight left onto Old Market Place (A56)
288 ft
23.
Make a slight left onto Church Street (A56)
1216 ft
24.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A56)
1.2 mi
25.
Continue onto Washway Road (A56)
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
0.4 mi
27.
Turn right onto Manor Avenue
0.7 mi
28.
Turn right onto Taunton Road
336 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from South Bucks to Trafford with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from South Bucks to Trafford. The journey using petrol will set you back 30.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 15.45 pounds (£30.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.3 pounds (£30.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.73 pounds (£30.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between South Bucks and Trafford is approximately 177.03 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 21.5 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (21.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 30.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from South Bucks to Trafford is 30.9 pounds.
 


Diesel cost from South Bucks to Trafford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.7 £ (21.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.13 £ (21.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.35 £ (21.4/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 


Alternative routes from South Bucks to Trafford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from South Bucks to Trafford covers 173.48 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 53 minutes for completion.


Which is the cheapest route from South Bucks to Trafford by car?

The cheapest route from South Bucks to Trafford is the second suggested route (173mi, 3h 53min) and costs 30.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from South Bucks to Trafford is the first suggested route (177mi, 3h 1min) 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 South Bucks to Trafford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 177mi (distance from South Bucks to Trafford) and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 53min.

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

South Bucks is located in Buckinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. South Bucks has coordinates 51.5763801o,-0.6390151o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Bucks 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.