Stroud Wakefield by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stroud and Wakefield by car is 173 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 60 minutes.

How far is Wakefield from Stroud? The driving distance is 173 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stroud, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
173 mi , 2 h 60 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stroud to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Stroud to Wakefield

173 mi 2 h 60 min
1.
Head southeast on Fawkes Place
514 ft
2.
Turn right onto Russell Street
371 ft
3.
Turn left onto Rowcroft
668 ft
4.
Turn right onto Merrywalks (A46)
1247 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beeches Green (A46)
8 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Beeches Green (A46)
1035 ft
7.
Turn right onto Painswick Road (A46)
1.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
0.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Stroud Road (A46)
1.1 mi
10.
Continue onto New Street (A46)
864 ft
11.
Continue onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
4.9 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shurdington Road (A46)
90 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Shurdington Road (A46)
0.6 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
1.1 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M5: The Midlands
37.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
18.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
20.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
21.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
22.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
23.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
24.
Keep right onto M1
24.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1141 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1041 ft
28.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
156 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
167 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
74 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
42 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
864 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
102 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
422 ft
38.
Turn left onto Ings Road (A638)
832 ft
39.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
40.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
41.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
42.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
43.
Turn left
233 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Stroud to Wakefield by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £30.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £15.1 (£30.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.07 (£30.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.55 (£30.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 172.78 miles, this computation entails multiplying 172.78 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 20.9 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 20.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £30.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Stroud to Wakefield stands at £30.2.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Stroud to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.45 £ (20.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.97 £ (20.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.23 £ (20.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stroud to Wakefield

The slowest route from Stroud to the Wakefield is 170.09 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Stroud to Wakefield is the second suggested route (170mi, 3h 47min) and costs 29.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stroud to Wakefield is the first suggested route (173mi, 2h 60min) and costs 30.2 £.

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 Stroud to Wakefield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 173mi (distance from Stroud to Wakefield) and its duration is 2h 60min. The slowest route is 170mi, and its duration is 3h 47min.

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

Stroud is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Stroud has coordinates 51.7457340o,-2.2177580o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stroud 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.