Route from Trafford to Christchurch

The distance between Trafford and Christchurch is 242 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
242 mi , 4 h 7 min
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Route from Trafford to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Christchurch

242 mi 4 h 7 min
1.
Head west on Taunton Road
336 ft
2.
Turn left onto Manor Avenue
0.7 mi
3.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
0.5 mi
4.
Turn right onto Washway Road (A56)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A56)
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Church Street (A56)
1253 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto Old Market Place (A56)
196 ft
8.
Continue onto Dunham Road (A56)
2.1 mi
9.
Enter Bowdon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Birmingham
283 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards Birmingham
795 ft
11.
Enter Yarwoodheath Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chester Road (A556)
428 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Chester Road (A556)
0.3 mi
13.
Keep right towards A556
3.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
19.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
21.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
22.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
23.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
26.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
27.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
29.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
30.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
31.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
32.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
34.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
35.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
37.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
42.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
44.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Trafford to Christchurch?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 41.9 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 20.95 quid each (£41.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 13.97 quid per person (£41.9 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 10.48 quid per person (£41.9 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 29.3 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 241.6 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 29.3 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Trafford to Christchurch: 41.9 quid.

 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Trafford to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.25 £ (26.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.83 £ (26.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.63 £ (26.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Christchurch

The second route from Trafford to the Christchurch is 240.01 miles and takes 4 hours and 9 minutes.

The third route from Trafford to the Christchurch is 224.02 miles and takes 5 hours and 2 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Trafford to Christchurch is the third suggested route (224mi, 5h 2min) and costs 38.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Trafford to Christchurch is the second suggested route (240mi, 4h 9min) and costs 41.6 £.

The most expensive route from Trafford to Christchurch is the first suggested route (242mi, 4h 7min) and costs 41.9 £.

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 Trafford to Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 242mi (distance from Trafford to Christchurch) and its duration is 4h 7min. The other route is 240mi, and its duration is 4h 9min. The slowest route is 224mi, and its duration is 5h 2min.

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

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.