Route from Ashford to Braintree

The distance between Ashford and Braintree is 78 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
78 mi , 1 h 26 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Braintree

78 mi 1 h 26 min
1.
Head northeast on Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
2.
Continue onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
349 ft
3.
Turn left onto Park Street
500 ft
4.
Continue slightly right
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
115 ft
6.
Continue right onto New Street (A292)
725 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chart Road (A292)
52 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Chart Road (A292)
775 ft
9.
Turn right onto A292
259 ft
10.
Turn left onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
436 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 1st exit
21 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M20
18 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Maidstone
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards Maidstone
1152 ft
18.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M20: Ashford
10 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M20: Ashford
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit
152 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout
1143 ft
22.
Merge right onto A229
2.2 mi
23.
Take the ramp
1024 ft
24.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
718 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1079 ft
26.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M2
57 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M2
0.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto M2
5.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
30.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
32.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
33.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
34.
Continue towards M25: (M11
8.4 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards Chelmsford
779 ft
36.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A12
984 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
9.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
93 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
41.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
147 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
471 ft
43.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Westway (A1016)
47 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A1016)
0.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Waterhouse Lane (A1016)
0.6 mi
46.
Continue onto Rainsford Lane (A1016)
0.3 mi
47.
Make a slight left onto Parkway (A1060)
61 ft
48.
Keep right onto Parkway (A1016)
0.3 mi
49.
Keep right onto Parkway (A1016)
362 ft
50.
Go straight onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.9 mi
51.
Enter Springfield Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
112 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter Lawn Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
94 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.3 mi
55.
Enter Nabbotts Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
28 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.4 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
91 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.3 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left onto A131
0.6 mi
60.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
123 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
62.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
121 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
64.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Braintree Road (A131)
241 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Road (A131)
1.7 mi
66.
Enter Main Road and take the 2nd exit onto Great Leighs Bypass (A131)
179 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Leighs Bypass (A131)
1.3 mi
68.
Enter Moulsham Hall Lane and take the 2nd exit onto Great Leighs Bypass (A131)
270 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Leighs Bypass (A131)
1 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Great Notley Bypass (A131)
123 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Notley Bypass (A131)
0.5 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Great Notley Bypass (A131)
119 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Notley Bypass (A131)
0.7 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great Notley Bypass (A131)
196 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Notley Bypass (A131)
0.4 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A131
168 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A131
429 ft
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
234 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
82.
Make a slight left
48 ft
83.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Ashford to Braintree by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 13.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 6.75 quid each (£13.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.5 quid (£13.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.38 quid (£13.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Ashford and Braintree is about 77.5 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 9.4 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (9.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 13.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Ashford to Braintree: 13.5 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.7 £ (9.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.13 £ (9.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.35 £ (9.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Braintree

The second route from Ashford to the Braintree is 83.58 miles and takes 1 hour and 32 minutes.

The third route from Ashford to the Braintree is 85.24 miles and takes 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Braintree by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Braintree is the first suggested route (78mi, 1h 26min) and costs 13.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ashford to Braintree is the second suggested route (84mi, 1h 32min) and costs 14.6 £.

The most expensive route from Ashford to Braintree is the third suggested route (85mi, 1h 47min) and costs 14.9 £.

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 Ashford to Braintree?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 78mi (distance from Ashford to Braintree) and its duration is 1h 26min. The other route is 84mi, and its duration is 1h 32min. The slowest route is 85mi, and its duration is 1h 47min.

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

Where is Ashford located?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Braintree?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.