Route from Winchester to Bracknell Forest

The distance between Winchester and Bracknell Forest is 42.7 miles. Travel time is 47 minutes.

From: Winchester, County: Hampshire, England
To: Bracknell Forest, County: Berkshire, England
42.7 mi , 47 min
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Route from Winchester to Bracknell Forest on map



Driving directions from Winchester to Bracknell Forest

42.7 mi 47 min
1.
Head east on Colebrook Street
793 ft
2.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (B3330)
509 ft
3.
Continue onto Magdalen Hill (B3404)
702 ft
4.
Turn left onto Blue Ball Hill
253 ft
5.
Turn right to stay on Blue Ball Hill
24 ft
6.
Turn left to stay on Blue Ball Hill
329 ft
7.
Turn right onto Water Lane
298 ft
8.
Continue right onto Wales Street
1203 ft
9.
Continue onto Easton Lane
0.4 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Easton Lane
129 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Easton Lane
467 ft
12.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M3: London
333 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M3: London
35.2 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
16.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
17.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
18.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
19.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bagshot Road (A3095)
339 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A3095)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Station Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Market Street
127 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
0.3 mi
25.
Turn left onto High Street
563 ft
26.
Enter Skimped Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit
26 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout
136 ft
28.
Turn left
116 ft
29.
Make a slight left
96 ft
30.
Turn left
127 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Winchester to Bracknell Forest?

The expense of driving from Winchester to Bracknell Forest, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £7.4. 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 £3.7 (£7.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.47 per passenger (£7.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.85 per passenger (£7.4 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 Winchester to Bracknell Forest, approximately 5.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 42.7 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 £7.4 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.
 

 

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 Winchester to Bracknell Forest.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.35 £ (4.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.57 £ (4.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.18 £ (4.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Winchester to Bracknell Forest

The second route from Winchester to the Bracknell Forest is 43.16 miles and takes 52 minutes.

The third route from Winchester to the Bracknell Forest is 45.11 miles and takes 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Winchester to Bracknell Forest by car?

The cheapest route from Winchester to Bracknell Forest is the first suggested route (42.7mi, 47min) and costs 7.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Winchester to Bracknell Forest is the second suggested route (43.2mi, 52min) and costs 7.5 £.

The most expensive route from Winchester to Bracknell Forest is the third suggested route (45.1mi, 57min) and costs 7.8 £.

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 Winchester to Bracknell Forest?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 42.7mi (distance from Winchester to Bracknell Forest) and its duration is 47min. The other route is 43.2mi, and its duration is 52min. The slowest route is 45.1mi, and its duration is 57min.

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

Where is Winchester located?

Winchester is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 38 meters above sea level. Winchester has coordinates 51.0597710o,-1.3101420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Winchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bracknell Forest?

Bracknell Forest is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Bracknell Forest has coordinates 51.4153828o,-0.7536495o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bracknell Forest from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.