Route from Southampton to Reading

The distance between Southampton and Reading is 47.1 miles. Travel time is 60 minutes.

From: Southampton, County: Hampshire, England
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
47.1 mi , 60 min
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Route from Southampton to Reading on map



Driving directions from Southampton to Reading

47.1 mi 60 min
1.
Head north on Above Bar Street
278 ft
2.
Continue onto London Road
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto The Avenue (A33)
1.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
87 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.8 mi
7.
Enter Chilworth Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A27
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
376 ft
9.
Take the ramp towards M3
26.6 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Black Dam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M3
39 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
0.4 mi
13.
Merge right onto Ringway East (A339)
0.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
1099 ft
15.
Enter Reading Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Reading Road (A33)
894 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Reading Road (A33)
0.5 mi
17.
Enter Crockford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Reading Road (A33)
272 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Reading Road (A33)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Binfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Reading Road (A33)
176 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Reading Road (A33)
0.8 mi
21.
Continue onto A33
0.6 mi
22.
Enter Taylor's Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A33
161 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A33
0.8 mi
24.
Continue onto A33
0.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A33
172 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A33
4.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A33
104 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A33
4.1 mi
29.
Enter Three Mile Cross Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Basingstoke Road (A33)
742 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Basingstoke Road (A33)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A33
120 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A33
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A33
156 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A33
0.3 mi
35.
Keep left onto A33
1.6 mi
36.
Keep left onto A33
669 ft
37.
Make a slight left
491 ft
38.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Castle Street
428 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
40.
Turn left
999 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Southampton to Reading by car?

Embarking on the journey from Southampton to Reading, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 8.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 4.1 pounds for each of two passengers, 2.73 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.05 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 47.11 miles, the car craves around 5.7 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (5.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 8.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Southampton to Reading is marked by a fuel cost of 8.2 pounds.
 

 

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 Southampton to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.85 £ (5.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.9 £ (5.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.43 £ (5.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southampton to Reading

The second route from Southampton to the Reading is 58.23 miles and takes 1 hour and 7 minutes.

The third route from Southampton to the Reading is 50.28 miles and takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Southampton to Reading is the first suggested route (47.1mi, 60min) and costs 8.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Southampton to Reading is the third suggested route (50.3mi, 1h 11min) and costs 8.8 £.

The most expensive route from Southampton to Reading is the second suggested route (58.2mi, 1h 7min) and costs 10.2 £.

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 Southampton to Reading?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 47.1mi (distance from Southampton to Reading) and its duration is 60min. The other route is 58.2mi, and its duration is 1h 7min. The slowest route is 50.3mi, and its duration is 1h 11min.

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

Southampton is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Southampton has coordinates 50.9097004o,-1.4043509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southampton 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.