Route from Trafford to Chorley

The distance between Trafford and Chorley is 26.7 miles. Travel time is 30 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
26.7 mi , 30 min
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Route from Trafford to Chorley on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Chorley

26.7 mi 30 min
1.
Head west on Taunton Road
336 ft
2.
Turn right onto Manor Avenue
0.6 mi
3.
Turn left onto Carrington Lane (A6144)
0.2 mi
4.
Turn right onto Carrington Spur (A6144)
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Carrington Spur Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M60
36 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto M60
6.6 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
9.
Keep left towards M61: Preston
15.1 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M61
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Chorley North Link Junction and take the 1st exit onto Millennium Way (A674)
71 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Millennium Way (A674)
0.2 mi
13.
Enter Preston Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Road (A6)
95 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Road (A6)
615 ft
15.
Keep left onto Preston Road (A6)
0.4 mi
16.
Continue onto Preston Street (A6)
499 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Preston Street (A6)
170 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
325 ft
19.
Make a sharp left onto Park Road
0.6 mi
20.
Keep right onto Market Street
85 ft
21.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Trafford to Chorley?

The expense of driving from Trafford to Chorley, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £4.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £2.35 (£4.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.57 per passenger (£4.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.18 per passenger (£4.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Trafford to Chorley, approximately 3.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 26.73 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £4.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Trafford to Chorley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.6 £ (3.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.07 £ (3.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.8 £ (3.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Chorley

The slowest route from Trafford to the Chorley is 24.55 miles and takes 50 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Trafford to Chorley by car?

The cheapest route from Trafford to Chorley is the second suggested route (24.5mi, 50min) and costs 4.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Trafford to Chorley is the first suggested route (26.7mi, 30min) and costs 4.7 £.

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 Trafford to Chorley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 26.7mi (distance from Trafford to Chorley) and its duration is 30min. The slowest route is 24.5mi, and its duration is 50min.

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

Where is Trafford located?

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.

What is the location of Chorley?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.