Route from Ashford to Gloucester

The distance between Ashford and Gloucester is 168 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
168 mi , 2 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Gloucester on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Gloucester

168 mi 2 h 53 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 2nd exit onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
291 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
0.7 mi
53.
Enter Walls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
209 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.5 mi
55.
Take the ramp
193 ft
56.
Turn right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
57.
Turn right to stay on Metz Way (A4302)
23 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Ashford to Gloucester?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 29.1 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 14.55 £ (29.1/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 9.7 £ (29.1/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 7.28 £ (29.1/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (167.63 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 29.1 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 167.63 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 20.3 liters

Fuel needed = 20.3 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 20.3 liters x 143 pence per liter = 29.1 £

Fuel cost from Ashford to Gloucester = 29.1 £

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Gloucester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.15 £ (18.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.1 £ (18.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.58 £ (18.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Gloucester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Ashford to Gloucester covers 176.34 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 47 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Ashford to Gloucester is the first suggested route (168mi, 2h 53min) and costs 29.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Gloucester is the second suggested route (176mi, 3h 47min) and costs 30.6 £.

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 Gloucester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 168mi (distance from Ashford to Gloucester) and its duration is 2h 53min. The slowest route is 176mi, and its duration is 3h 47min.

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

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.