Route from Trafford to Wigan

The distance between Trafford and Wigan is 23 miles. Travel time is 31 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
23 mi , 31 min
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Route from Trafford to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Wigan

23 mi 31 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
7.4 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M61
0.4 mi
11.
Keep left onto M61
539 ft
12.
Go straight onto De Havilland Way (A6027)
777 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chorley Road (A6)
43 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Chorley Road (A6)
0.3 mi
15.
Turn right onto Dicconson Lane (B5239)
1.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Bolton Road (B5239)
0.6 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wigan Road (B5238)
126 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Wigan Road (B5238)
1.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Whelley (B5238)
0.7 mi
20.
Continue onto Scholes (B5238)
0.4 mi
21.
Turn left onto Warrington Lane (A573)
1075 ft
22.
Turn right onto Darlington Street (A577)
865 ft
23.
Continue straight to stay on Darlington Street (A577)
169 ft
24.
Continue onto King Street (A577)
249 ft
25.
Make a slight left to stay on King Street
758 ft
26.
Turn right onto Wallgate
9 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Trafford to Wigan?

The expense of driving from Trafford to Wigan, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £4. 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 (£4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.33 per passenger (£4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1 per passenger (£4 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 Wigan, approximately 2.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 22.97 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 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.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Trafford to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.4 £ (2.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.93 £ (2.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.7 £ (2.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Wigan

The second route from Trafford to the Wigan is 26.02 miles and takes 32 minutes.

The third route from Trafford to the Wigan is 23.81 miles and takes 45 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Trafford to Wigan is the first suggested route (23mi, 31min) and costs 4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Trafford to Wigan is the third suggested route (23.8mi, 45min) and costs 4.2 £.

The most expensive route from Trafford to Wigan is the second suggested route (26mi, 32min) and costs 4.5 £.

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 Wigan?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 23mi (distance from Trafford to Wigan) and its duration is 31min. The other route is 26mi, and its duration is 32min. The slowest route is 23.8mi, and its duration is 45min.

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

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.