Wishaw Oldham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wishaw and Oldham by car is 206 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

How far is Oldham from Wishaw? The driving distance is 206 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Oldham, County: Greater Manchester, England
206 mi , 3 h 29 min
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Route from Wishaw to Oldham on map



Driving directions from Wishaw to Oldham

206 mi 3 h 29 min
1.
Head southwest on Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
2.
Turn left onto Stewarton Street (A721)
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Wishaw Road (A721)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Overtown Road (A71)
164 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Overtown Road (A71)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue slightly left onto Main Street (A71)
0.6 mi
7.
Continue onto Horsley Brae (A71)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
531 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
74 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
19 mi
13.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
14.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
15.
Keep left onto M61
20.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Ring Road
1300 ft
18.
Keep right towards M60: Ring Road
780 ft
19.
Enter Simister Island and take the 3rd exit towards M60
986 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards M60
1109 ft
21.
Merge right onto M60
5.1 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
1058 ft
23.
Turn left onto Manchester Road (A62)
1.2 mi
24.
Continue onto Manchester Street (A62)
0.4 mi
25.
Take the ramp onto Manchester Street (A62)
548 ft
26.
Continue onto Oldham Way (A62)
478 ft
27.
Keep right onto Oldham Way
0.4 mi
28.
Make a slight left
455 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rhodes Bank
144 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Bank
368 ft
31.
Turn left onto Waterloo Street
352 ft
32.
Turn left onto Union Street
853 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Wishaw to Oldham with petrol?

Driving from Wishaw to Oldham costs £36 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £18 per person. With three passengers, it's £12 per person, and with four passengers, it's £9 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 25 liters of fuel. This results in a £36 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Wishaw to Oldham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.5 £ (25/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.33 £ (25/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.25 £ (25/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wishaw to Oldham

The slowest route from Wishaw to the Oldham is 202.32 miles and takes 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wishaw to Oldham by car?

The cheapest route from Wishaw to Oldham is the second suggested route (202mi, 4h 39min) and costs 35.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wishaw to Oldham is the first suggested route (206mi, 3h 29min) and costs 36 £.

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 Wishaw to Oldham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 206mi (distance from Wishaw to Oldham) and its duration is 3h 29min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 39min.

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Where is Wishaw located?

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Oldham?

Oldham is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Oldham has coordinates 53.5409298o,-2.1113659o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oldham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.