Route from Trafford to Kettering

The distance between Trafford and Kettering is 128 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
128 mi , 2 h 14 min
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Route from Trafford to Kettering on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Kettering

128 mi 2 h 14 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
38.9 mi
18.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
18.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto A43
0.3 mi
20.
Keep right at the fork
436 ft
21.
Enter Glebe Farm Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Warren Hill (A4300)
376 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Warren Hill (A4300)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
183 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
0.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
287 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
0.4 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6003
36 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
65 ft
29.
Keep left onto Northampton Road (A6003)
454 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Trafford to Kettering by car?

Embarking on the journey from Trafford to Kettering, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 22.4 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 11.2 pounds for each of two passengers, 7.47 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.6 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 128.21 miles, the car craves around 15.5 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 (15.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 22.4 pounds. Thus, the journey from Trafford to Kettering is marked by a fuel cost of 22.4 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Trafford to Kettering.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.75 £ (15.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.17 £ (15.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.88 £ (15.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Kettering

The most time-consuming route from Trafford to Kettering spans a distance of 124.91 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Trafford to Kettering is the second suggested route (125mi, 2h 42min) and costs 21.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Trafford to Kettering is the first suggested route (128mi, 2h 14min) and costs 22.4 £.

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 Kettering?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 128mi (distance from Trafford to Kettering) and its duration is 2h 14min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 2h 42min.

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

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.