Route from Wigan to Kettering

The distance between Wigan and Kettering is 141 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
141 mi , 2 h 23 min
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Route from Wigan to Kettering on map



Driving directions from Wigan to Kettering

141 mi 2 h 23 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 right onto Rodney Street (A577)
156 ft
5.
Turn right onto Riverway (A49)
416 ft
6.
Merge left onto Chapel Lane (A49)
896 ft
7.
Keep left onto Chapel Lane (A49)
1074 ft
8.
Continue onto Westwood Way (A49)
1094 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westwood Way (A49)
196 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Way (A49)
1046 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westwood Way (A49)
173 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Way (A49)
1 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
99 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
15.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bryn Spur (M6)
302 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Bryn Spur (M6)
69 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
38.9 mi
19.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
18.1 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A43
0.3 mi
21.
Keep right at the fork
436 ft
22.
Enter Glebe Farm Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Warren Hill (A4300)
376 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Warren Hill (A4300)
0.4 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
183 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
287 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
0.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6003
36 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
65 ft
30.
Keep left onto Northampton Road (A6003)
454 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Wigan to Kettering by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £24.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £12.3 (£24.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £8.2 (£24.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £6.15 (£24.6/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 140.75 miles, this computation entails multiplying 140.75 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 17.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 17.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £24.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Wigan to Kettering stands at £24.6.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Wigan to Kettering.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to Kettering

The most time-consuming route from Wigan to Kettering spans a distance of 136.51 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wigan to Kettering is the second suggested route (137mi, 3h 7min) and costs 23.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wigan to Kettering is the first suggested route (141mi, 2h 23min) and costs 24.6 £.

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 Kettering?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 141mi (distance from Wigan to Kettering) and its duration is 2h 23min. The slowest route is 137mi, and its duration is 3h 7min.

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

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.