Route from Trafford to Sandwell

The distance between Trafford and Sandwell is 71 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
71 mi , 1 h 19 min
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Route from Trafford to Sandwell on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Sandwell

71 mi 1 h 19 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
8.2 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
1167 ft
18.
Enter Wednesbury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Wood Green Road (A461)
674 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Wood Green Road (A461)
0.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Walsall Street
0.3 mi
21.
Turn left onto Springhead
584 ft
22.
Turn right onto Lower High Street
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Bridge Street (A4196)
768 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bridge Street (A4196)
67 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4196)
220 ft
26.
Continue onto Holloway Bank (A4196)
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Hill Top (A4196)
0.3 mi
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Trafford to Sandwell by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £12.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £6.2 (£12.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £4.13 (£12.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £3.1 (£12.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 71.03 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 71.03 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 8.6 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 8.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £12.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Trafford to Sandwell amounts to £12.4.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Trafford to Sandwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.3 £ (8.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.87 £ (8.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.15 £ (8.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Sandwell

The second route from Trafford to the Sandwell is 76.42 miles and takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Trafford to Sandwell is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 19min) and costs 12.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Trafford to Sandwell is the second suggested route (76mi, 1h 55min) and costs 13.3 £.

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 Sandwell?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Trafford to Sandwell) and its duration is 1h 19min. The slowest route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 55min.

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

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.