Route from Ashford to Gedling

The distance between Ashford and Gedling is 188 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Gedling, County: Nottinghamshire, England
188 mi , 3 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Gedling on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Gedling

188 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
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
15.8 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
36.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
37.
Merge right onto M11
14 mi
38.
Keep right onto M11
28.4 mi
39.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
40.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
49.1 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
43.
Turn left onto Grantham Road (A52)
13 mi
44.
Enter Saxondale Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Road (B692)
344 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Road (B692)
1.2 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Way (A6097)
79 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Way (A6097)
741 ft
48.
Enter Margidinum and take the 1st exit onto A6097
156 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A6097
1305 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6097
252 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A6097
3.2 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A612
37 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A612
3.2 mi
54.
Make a slight right to stay on Trent Valley Road (A612)
205 ft
55.
Turn right onto Colliery Way (A6211)
261 ft
56.
Turn left onto Burton Road
0.6 mi
57.
Turn right onto Shearing Hill
0.3 mi
58.
Continue slightly left onto Main Road
953 ft
59.
Turn left to stay on Main Road
1099 ft
60.
Turn left onto Duncroft Avenue
223 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Ashford to Gedling by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 32.7 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 143 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 16.35 quid each (£32.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 10.9 quid (£32.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 8.18 quid (£32.7 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 Gedling is about 188.42 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 22.8 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 (22.8 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 32.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Ashford to Gedling: 32.7 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Gedling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.3 £ (20.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.87 £ (20.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.15 £ (20.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Gedling

An alternative route from Ashford to the Gedling is 199.49 miles and takes 4 hours and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ashford to Gedling is the first suggested route (188mi, 3h 19min) and costs 32.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Gedling is the second suggested route (199mi, 4h 8min) and costs 34.6 £.

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 Gedling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 188mi (distance from Ashford to Gedling) and its duration is 3h 19min. The slowest route is 199mi, and its duration is 4h 8min.

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

Gedling is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Gedling has coordinates 52.9734550o,-1.0800559o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gedling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.