Route from Ashford to Bridgend

The distance between Ashford and Bridgend is 221 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Bridgend, County: Bridgend, Wales
221 mi , 3 h 48 min
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Route from Ashford to Bridgend on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Bridgend

221 mi 3 h 48 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
24.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards Gatwick
10 mi
17.
Merge right onto M25
35.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
23.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
24.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
25.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
26.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
37.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
38.
Keep right onto M4
44.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
1089 ft
40.
Keep right at the fork
399 ft
41.
Keep left onto A473
0.4 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coychurch Road (A473)
218 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Coychurch Road (A473)
1.5 mi
44.
Keep left onto Waterton Road (A473)
1.1 mi
45.
Enter Waterton Cross and take the 2nd exit onto A48
335 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A48
82 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
49.
Turn right onto Heronston Lane
1096 ft
50.
Make a slight left onto Cilgant Wyndham
122 ft
51.
Turn right onto Heol Ewenni
0.3 mi
52.
Continue onto Nolton Street
848 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Ashford to Bridgend by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £38.6. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £19.3 (£38.6/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £12.87 per person (£38.6/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £9.65 per person (£38.6/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 220.98 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 220.98 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 26.8 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 26.8 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £38.6.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Ashford to Bridgend amounts to £38.6.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Bridgend.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.4 £ (26.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.93 £ (26.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.7 £ (26.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Bridgend

The second route from Ashford to the Bridgend is 259.84 miles and takes 5 hours and 40 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ashford to Bridgend is the first suggested route (221mi, 3h 48min) and costs 38.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Bridgend is the second suggested route (260mi, 5h 40min) and costs 45.4 £.

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 Bridgend?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 221mi (distance from Ashford to Bridgend) and its duration is 3h 48min. The slowest route is 260mi, and its duration is 5h 40min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ashford to Bridgend by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ashford to Bridgend. It provides driving directions from Ashford to Bridgend, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ashford - Bridgend 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 Bridgend 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 Bridgend?

Bridgend is located in Bridgend county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Bridgend has coordinates 51.5042860o,-3.5769450o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bridgend from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.