How Much Does it Cost to Drive from Basingstoke and Deane to Stratford-on-Avon?

Are you planning a road trip from Basingstoke and Deane to Stratford-on-Avon? If so, you're probably wondering how much it's going to cost you. Well, we've done the research for you and we have all the details you need to know. Read on to find out the cost of driving to your destination based on current gas prices.

Route 1: Via M40

The first and shortest route is via the M40. The distance is 74 miles and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach. You won't need to pay any tolls on this route but you should factor in fuel costs.

According to current gas prices, the cost of petrol in Basingstoke and Deane is around £1.33 per litre. The average fuel economy of a car is around 36 miles per gallon. Therefore, travelling a distance of 74 miles will consume around 2 gallons of fuel, which equates to about £5.32.

Route 2: Via A34 and M40

The second route is via the A34 and M40. It's slightly longer, at 85 miles but has a similar estimated driving time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. There's also no toll fee on this route.

Based on the same gas prices and fuel economy calculation as Route 1, the cost of petrol for this journey is approximately £6.24.

Route 3: Via A34, M40, and M42

The third and longest route is via the A34, M40, and M42. The distance between the two towns is around 95 miles and it takes approximately 2 hours to reach. However, the M42 has toll fees you must pay.

The toll fee on the M42 ranges from £1.50 to £3 (depending on the time of day you travel). To estimate the fuel cost based on the same petrol prices and fuel economy of Route 1, the fuel cost of this journey is approximately £7.80.

Conclusion

The cost of your journey largely depends on the route you choose to take. Based on current gas prices and the distances we've highlighted above, you can estimate petrol costs to be between £5.32 and £7.80. However, if you need to use the M42, be sure to factor in the additional toll fees.

We hope you found the above information informative and useful. Remember, fuel prices fluctuate, and this calculation may vary based on the cost of petrol when you plan your trip. Safe travels!