Route from Wigan to Salford

The distance between Wigan and Salford is 19 miles. Travel time is 29 minutes.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Salford, County: Greater Manchester, England
19 mi , 29 min
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Route from Wigan to Salford on map



Driving directions from Wigan to Salford

19 mi 29 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
7.2 mi
20.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A580: Salford
2.2 mi
21.
Continue onto A580
725 ft
22.
Merge right onto East Lancashire Road (A580)
2.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Broad Street (A580)
1 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto Broad Street
854 ft
25.
Go straight onto Eccles Old Road (A576)
595 ft
26.
Keep right onto Pendleton Roundabout (A576)
458 ft
27.
Go straight
384 ft
28.
Continue left onto Hankinson Way
1096 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heywood Way
272 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Heywood Way
553 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout
40 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Wigan to Salford?

Well, using petrol, it's £3.3. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £1.65 for the trip (£3.3 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £1.1 each (£3.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £0.83 each (£3.3 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 2.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £3.3 comes from for the trip from Wigan to Salford.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wigan to Salford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.15 £ (2.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.77 £ (2.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.58 £ (2.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to Salford

The second route from Wigan to the Salford is 25.5 miles and takes 31 minutes.

The third route from Wigan to the Salford is 20.17 miles and takes 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wigan to Salford is the first suggested route (19mi, 29min) and costs 3.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wigan to Salford is the third suggested route (20.2mi, 36min) and costs 3.5 £.

The most expensive route from Wigan to Salford is the second suggested route (25.5mi, 31min) and costs 4.4 £.

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 Salford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 19mi (distance from Wigan to Salford) and its duration is 29min. The other route is 25.5mi, and its duration is 31min. The slowest route is 20.2mi, and its duration is 36min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wigan to Salford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wigan to Salford. It provides driving directions from Wigan to Salford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wigan - Salford route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Salford?

Salford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 44 meters above sea level. Salford has coordinates 53.4875235o,-2.2901264o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Salford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.