Route from Wigan to Shropshire
The distance between Wigan and Shropshire is 71 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Driving directions from Wigan to Shropshire
How much is the expense of driving from Wigan to Shropshire?
The expense of driving from Wigan to Shropshire, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £12.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £6.15 (£12.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.1 per passenger (£12.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.08 per passenger (£12.3 divided by 4).
To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Wigan to Shropshire, approximately 8.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 70.94 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.
Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £12.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:
Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.
Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.
Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.
Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Wigan to Shropshire.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.9 £ (7.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.6 £ (7.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.95 £ (7.8/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Wigan to Shropshire
The second route from Wigan to the Shropshire is 86.89 miles and takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The third route from Wigan to the Shropshire is 67.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Wigan to Shropshire by car?
The cheapest route from Wigan to Shropshire is the third suggested route (67mi, 1h 42min) and costs 11.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Wigan to Shropshire is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 32min) and costs 12.3 £.
The most expensive route from Wigan to Shropshire is the second suggested route (87mi, 1h 36min) and costs 15.1 £.
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 Shropshire?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Wigan to Shropshire) and its duration is 1h 32min. The other route is 87mi, and its duration is 1h 36min. The slowest route is 67mi, and its duration is 1h 42min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wigan to Shropshire by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wigan to Shropshire. It provides driving directions from Wigan to Shropshire, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wigan - Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
Shropshire is located in Shropshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 55 meters above sea level. Shropshire has coordinates 52.7063657o,-2.7417849o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Shropshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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