Route from Ashford to Harrogate

The distance between Ashford and Harrogate is 257 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
257 mi , 4 h 26 min
Tolls: Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Ashford to Harrogate on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Harrogate

257 mi 4 h 26 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
104 mi
42.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
43.
Keep right onto A1(M)
17.4 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards (A168): Wetherby
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Grange Moor Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke (A659)
279 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Wattle Syke (A659)
660 ft
47.
Enter Wattle Syke Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Boston Road (A168)
362 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A168)
1.2 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boston Road (A661)
255 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A661)
1231 ft
51.
Turn left onto Market Place (A661)
831 ft
52.
Continue onto West Gate (A661)
1243 ft
53.
Continue slightly right onto Spofforth Hill (A661)
0.7 mi
54.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A661)
0.8 mi
55.
Continue onto Wetherby Road (A661)
0.8 mi
56.
Continue onto Park Road (A661)
0.4 mi
57.
Continue onto High Street (A661)
1214 ft
58.
Turn right onto Harrogate Road (A661)
2.6 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Harrogate
108 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout towards Harrogate
2.3 mi
61.
Enter Empress Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
49 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
1171 ft
63.
Make a slight right onto North Park Road
0.3 mi
64.
Continue onto Station Avenue
725 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge
166 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge
346 ft
67.
Merge right onto Station Parade (A61)
104 ft
68.
Turn right onto Raglan Street
902 ft
69.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
587 ft
70.
Make a U-turn and continue on Prospect Place
206 ft
71.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Ashford to Harrogate?

The expense of driving from Ashford to Harrogate, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £44.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £22.3 (£44.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.87 per passenger (£44.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.15 per passenger (£44.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Ashford to Harrogate, approximately 31.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 257.32 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £44.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.


Diesel cost from Ashford to Harrogate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.1 £ (28.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.4 £ (28.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.05 £ (28.2/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Ashford to Harrogate

The slowest route from Ashford to the Harrogate is 271.85 miles and takes 4 hours and 38 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Ashford to Harrogate is the first suggested route (257mi, 4h 26min) and costs 44.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Harrogate is the second suggested route (272mi, 4h 38min) and costs 47.1 £.

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 Harrogate?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 257mi (distance from Ashford to Harrogate) and its duration is 4h 26min. The slowest route is 272mi, and its duration is 4h 38min.

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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 Harrogate?

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.