Waltham Forest Wigan by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Waltham Forest and Wigan by car is 205 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

How far is Wigan from Waltham Forest? The driving distance is 205 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Waltham Forest, County: Greater London, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
205 mi , 3 h 35 min
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Route from Waltham Forest to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Waltham Forest to Wigan

205 mi 3 h 35 min
1.
Head east on The Drive
853 ft
2.
Turn left onto Shernhall Street
509 ft
3.
Turn left onto Forest Road (A503)
0.4 mi
4.
Turn right onto Chingford Road (A112)
0.8 mi
5.
Enter Crooked Billet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Walthamstow Avenue (A406)
270 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Walthamstow Avenue (A406)
1.1 mi
7.
Continue onto Lea Valley Viaduct (A406)
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto North Circular Road (A406)
737 ft
9.
Continue towards A406: N Circular
0.6 mi
10.
Continue towards A406: N Circular
970 ft
11.
Continue onto Sterling Way (A406)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue straight to stay on Sterling Way (A406)
1106 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A10
1151 ft
14.
Continue onto A406
351 ft
15.
Keep right onto Edmonton Great Cambridge Roundabout
419 ft
16.
Keep left onto A10
1 mi
17.
Turn left onto Church Street (B154)
0.6 mi
18.
Turn right onto Village Road (A105)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Park Avenue (A105)
0.3 mi
20.
Turn right onto London Road (A105)
0.5 mi
21.
Continue onto Silver Street
813 ft
22.
Continue onto Baker Street
848 ft
23.
Turn left onto Parsonage Lane
0.4 mi
24.
Continue onto Holtwhite's Hill
0.6 mi
25.
Turn left onto Lavender Hill
1107 ft
26.
Turn right onto The Ridgeway (A1005)
3.4 mi
27.
Enter Potters Bar Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M25
449 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
5.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
32.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
34.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
36.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
38.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
39.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
41.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
43.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
44.
Keep left towards A49
1.1 mi
45.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
74 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (B5386)
39 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (B5386)
0.8 mi
49.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
51.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Waltham Forest to Wigan by car?

Embarking on the journey from Waltham Forest to Wigan, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 35.7 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 17.85 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.9 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.93 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 204.58 miles, the car craves around 24.8 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 (24.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 35.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Waltham Forest to Wigan is marked by a fuel cost of 35.7 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Waltham Forest to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.4 £ (24.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.27 £ (24.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.2 £ (24.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Waltham Forest to Wigan

An alternative route from Waltham Forest to the Wigan is 200.23 miles and takes 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Waltham Forest to Wigan by car?

The cheapest route from Waltham Forest to Wigan is the second suggested route (200mi, 4h 41min) and costs 34.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Waltham Forest to Wigan is the first suggested route (205mi, 3h 35min) and costs 35.7 £.

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 Waltham Forest to Wigan?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 205mi (distance from Waltham Forest to Wigan) and its duration is 3h 35min. The slowest route is 200mi, and its duration is 4h 41min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest located?

Waltham Forest is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 37 meters above sea level. Waltham Forest has coordinates 51.5886383o,-0.0117625o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Waltham Forest 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.