Route from Wakefield to Reading
The distance between Wakefield and Reading is 186 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Driving directions from Wakefield to Reading
How much does it cost to travel from Wakefield to Reading by car?
The journey from Wakefield to Reading by car comes with a price tag of £32.2 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £16.1 for the trip (£32.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £10.73 each (£32.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £8.05 each (£32.2 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.
Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 22.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £32.2 comes from for the trip from Wakefield to Reading.
In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £32.2, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
Diesel cost from Wakefield to Reading.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.15 £ (20.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.77 £ (20.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.08 £ (20.3/4) /p.
Diesel fuel vs petrol fuel in terms of energy density:
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Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel typically has a higher energy density compared to petrol. This means that diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon than petrol. As a result, diesel engines can extract more energy from each unit of fuel compared to petrol engines, leading to better fuel efficiency and longer driving ranges for diesel vehicles.
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Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it generally contains less energy per liter or per gallon compared to diesel fuel. This difference in energy density contributes to the differences in fuel efficiency and driving range between petrol and diesel vehicles.
Alternative routes from Wakefield to Reading
The second route from Wakefield to the Reading is 214.09 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.
The third route from Wakefield to the Reading is 195.55 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to Reading by car?
The cheapest route from Wakefield to Reading is the first suggested route (186mi, 3h 19min) and costs 32.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Wakefield to Reading is the third suggested route (196mi, 4h 5min) and costs 33.9 £.
The most expensive route from Wakefield to Reading is the second suggested route (214mi, 3h 47min) and costs 37.1 £.
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 Wakefield to Reading?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 186mi (distance from Wakefield to Reading) and its duration is 3h 19min. The other route is 214mi, and its duration is 3h 47min. The slowest route is 196mi, and its duration is 4h 5min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wakefield to Reading by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wakefield to Reading. It provides driving directions from Wakefield to Reading, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wakefield - Reading 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 Wakefield to Reading with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Wakefield located?
Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Reading?
Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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