Route from Wigan to Rochdale

The distance between Wigan and Rochdale is 25.6 miles. Travel time is 34 minutes.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
25.6 mi , 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wigan to Rochdale on map



Driving directions from Wigan to Rochdale

25.6 mi 34 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.
Continue onto Millgate (B5238)
368 ft
6.
Continue onto Scholes (B5238)
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto Whelley (B5238)
0.7 mi
8.
Continue onto Wigan Road (B5238)
1.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wigan Road (B5238)
122 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Wigan Road (B5238)
147 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Scot Lane (B5238)
77 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Scot Lane (B5238)
1.1 mi
13.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (B5408)
811 ft
14.
Turn right onto Chorley Road (A6)
0.7 mi
15.
Make a slight left to stay on Chorley Road (A6)
210 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto De Havilland Way (A6027)
22 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto De Havilland Way (A6027)
1086 ft
18.
Enter Horwich Link Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M61
932 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
8.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
21.
Continue onto M62
5.1 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M62
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Thornham Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A627(M)
44 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A627(M)
0.9 mi
25.
Keep left towards A664
695 ft
26.
Merge right onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
0.3 mi
27.
Keep right onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
369 ft
28.
Continue right onto Manchester Road (A58)
0.5 mi
29.
Turn right onto Tweedale Street
0.4 mi
30.
You have arrived at your destination
2 ft


How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £4.5. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £2.25 (£4.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.5 per passenger (£4.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £1.13 per passenger (£4.5 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 3.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £4.5 comes from for the journey from Wigan to Rochdale.
 

 

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 Wigan to Rochdale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.55 £ (3.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.03 £ (3.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.78 £ (3.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to Rochdale

The second route from Wigan to the Rochdale is 35.2 miles and takes 41 minutes.

The third route from Wigan to the Rochdale is 22.94 miles and takes 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wigan to Rochdale is the third suggested route (22.9mi, 49min) and costs 4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wigan to Rochdale is the first suggested route (25.6mi, 34min) and costs 4.5 £.

The most expensive route from Wigan to Rochdale is the second suggested route (35.2mi, 41min) and costs 6.1 £.

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 Wigan to Rochdale?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 25.6mi (distance from Wigan to Rochdale) and its duration is 34min. The other route is 35.2mi, and its duration is 41min. The slowest route is 22.9mi, and its duration is 49min.

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

Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.