Route from Ashford to Great Yarmouth

The distance between Ashford and Great Yarmouth is 175 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Great Yarmouth, County: Norfolk, England
175 mi , 3 h 2 min
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Route from Ashford to Great Yarmouth on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Great Yarmouth

175 mi 3 h 2 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
13.5 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards A11: Newmarket
2 mi
40.
Continue onto Newmarket Road (A11)
11.9 mi
41.
Merge right onto Newmarket Bypass (A14)
6.6 mi
42.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
43.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A11
371 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.2 mi
45.
Enter Thetford Rounadbout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
220 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
0.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
179 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.4 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
142 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.9 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A11
183 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.7 mi
53.
Enter Stag Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
204 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
4.5 mi
55.
Continue onto Wymondham Bypass (A11)
5.2 mi
56.
Continue onto Hethersett Bypass (A11)
3.5 mi
57.
Enter Thickthorn Interchange and take the 5th exit towards A47: Great Yarmouth
947 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout towards A47: Great Yarmouth
0.4 mi
59.
Merge right onto Norwich Southern Bypass (A47)
3.5 mi
60.
Make a slight left
998 ft
61.
Merge right onto Norwich Southern Bypass (A47)
2.4 mi
62.
Make a slight left
975 ft
63.
Merge right onto Norwich Southern Bypass (A47)
1.7 mi
64.
Continue onto Yarmouth Road (A47)
1.5 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A47
124 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
5.6 mi
67.
Enter Acle Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Road (A47)
218 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto New Road (A47)
7 mi
69.
Continue onto Acle New Road (A47)
0.3 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Acle New Road (A149)
104 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Acle New Road (A149)
0.3 mi
72.
Enter Fuller's Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Quay (B1141)
281 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto North Quay (B1141)
0.4 mi
74.
Continue onto South Quay (A1243)
0.6 mi
75.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Ashford to Great Yarmouth by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £30.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £15.2 (£30.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.13 (£30.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.6 (£30.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 175.42 miles, this computation entails multiplying 175.42 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 21.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 21.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £30.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Ashford to Great Yarmouth stands at £30.4.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Great Yarmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.6 £ (19.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.4 £ (19.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.8 £ (19.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Great Yarmouth

The most time-consuming route from Ashford to Great Yarmouth spans a distance of 164.51 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Great Yarmouth by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Great Yarmouth is the second suggested route (165mi, 3h 20min) and costs 28.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Great Yarmouth is the first suggested route (175mi, 3h 2min) and costs 30.4 £.

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 Great Yarmouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 175mi (distance from Ashford to Great Yarmouth) and its duration is 3h 2min. The slowest route is 165mi, and its duration is 3h 20min.

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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 Great Yarmouth?

Great Yarmouth is located in Norfolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 2 meters above sea level. Great Yarmouth has coordinates 52.5982330o,1.7280470o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Great Yarmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.