Route from Wigan to Chorley

The distance between Wigan and Chorley is 9.1 miles. Travel time is 18 minutes.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
9.1 mi , 18 min
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Route from Wigan to Chorley on map



Driving directions from Wigan to Chorley

9.1 mi 18 min
1.
Head north on Wallgate
317 ft
2.
Continue slightly right onto Library Street
872 ft
3.
Merge right onto Rodney Street (A577)
93 ft
4.
Keep left onto Rodney Street (A577)
170 ft
5.
Merge right onto Riverway (A49)
0.3 mi
6.
Turn right onto Powell Street (A49)
473 ft
7.
Continue onto Central Park Way (A49)
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto Wigan Lane (A49)
0.6 mi
9.
Enter Cherry Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wigan Lane (A49)
70 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Wigan Lane (A49)
0.9 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chorley Road (A5106)
49 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Chorley Road (A5106)
0.9 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chorley Road (A5106)
3 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Chorley Road (A5106)
1.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Bores Hill (A5106)
844 ft
16.
Continue onto Chorley Road (A5106)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto Wigan Lane (A5106)
2.1 mi
18.
Turn left onto Bolton Road (A6)
1.1 mi
19.
Continue onto Bolton Street (A6)
523 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lyons Lane South (A6)
118 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Lyons Lane South (A6)
611 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lyons Lane South (A6)
51 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Lyons Lane South (A6)
392 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shepherds Way (A6)
104 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Shepherds Way (A6)
1048 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
89 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
419 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Union Street
33 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
980 ft
30.
Turn left onto Park Road (A581)
244 ft
31.
Keep right onto Market Street
85 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Wigan to Chorley by car?

Embarking on the journey from Wigan to Chorley, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 1.6 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 0.8 pounds for each of two passengers, 0.53 pounds for three passengers, and merely 0.4 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 9.13 miles, the car craves around 1.1 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 (1.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 1.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Wigan to Chorley is marked by a fuel cost of 1.6 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Wigan to Chorley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.55 £ (1.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.37 £ (1.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.28 £ (1.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to Chorley

The slowest route from Wigan to the Chorley is 14.12 miles and takes 22 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wigan to Chorley is the first suggested route (9.1mi, 18min) and costs 1.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wigan to Chorley is the second suggested route (14.1mi, 22min) and costs 2.5 £.

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 Wigan to Chorley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 9.1mi (distance from Wigan to Chorley) and its duration is 18min. The slowest route is 14.1mi, and its duration is 22min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wigan to Chorley by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wigan to Chorley. It provides driving directions from Wigan to Chorley, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wigan - Chorley 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 Wigan to Chorley with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Wigan located?

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.

What is the location of Chorley?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.