Route from Ashford to Forest of Dean

The distance between Ashford and Forest of Dean is 187 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
187 mi , 3 h 19 min
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Route from Ashford to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Forest of Dean

187 mi 3 h 19 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
40.7 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A419
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Road (A419)
951 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (A419)
11.6 mi
41.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2 mi
42.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
1 mi
43.
Continue onto Cirencester Bypass (A417)
6.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A417)
5.6 mi
45.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
135 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
47.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
22 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
4.3 mi
49.
Enter Zoons Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
112 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.6 mi
51.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A417
633 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.9 mi
53.
Merge right onto Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
234 ft
54.
Make a slight left to stay on A40
0.9 mi
55.
Enter Gateway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
71 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.9 mi
57.
Enter Longford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
198 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.2 mi
59.
Enter Over Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
162 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.5 mi
61.
Enter Highnam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A48
102 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
7.7 mi
63.
Turn right onto Elton Road (A4151)
2.1 mi
64.
Continue onto Church Street (A4151)
1172 ft
65.
Turn right onto Broad Street (A4151)
0.7 mi
66.
Turn left onto St White's Road (B4226)
845 ft
67.
Continue straight onto St White's Road (B4226)
0.8 mi
68.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
2.9 mi
69.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
70.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £32.4. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £16.2 (£32.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.8 per passenger (£32.4 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £8.1 per passenger (£32.4 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 22.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £32.4 comes from for the journey from Ashford to Forest of Dean.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.25 £ (20.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.83 £ (20.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.13 £ (20.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Forest of Dean

The slowest route from Ashford to the Forest of Dean is 195.69 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (187mi, 3h 19min) and costs 32.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (196mi, 4h 14min) and costs 33.9 £.

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 Forest of Dean?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 187mi (distance from Ashford to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 3h 19min. The slowest route is 196mi, and its duration is 4h 14min.

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

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.