Ashford Oxford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Ashford and Oxford by car is 125 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

How far is Oxford from Ashford? The driving distance is 125 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Oxford, County: Oxfordshire, England
125 mi , 2 h 13 min
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Route from Ashford to Oxford on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Oxford

125 mi 2 h 13 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
47.6 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
19.
Keep left towards Oxford
1.5 mi
20.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.7 mi
21.
Continue onto London Road (A40)
2.6 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
116 ft
23.
Keep left at the fork
288 ft
24.
Merge right onto Eastern By-pass Road (A4142)
3.4 mi
25.
Enter Littlemore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Bypass (A4142)
176 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Bypass (A4142)
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Southern By-pass Road
0.8 mi
28.
Enter Kennington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Abingdon Road
307 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Abingdon Road
1.2 mi
30.
Continue onto Folly Bridge (A4144)
738 ft
31.
Turn left onto Thames Street (A420)
916 ft
32.
Turn right
106 ft
33.
Turn right onto Speedwell Street
740 ft
34.
Turn left onto St Aldate's (A420)
1292 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Ashford to Oxford by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £21.9. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 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 £10.95 (£21.9/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.3 (£21.9/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.48 (£21.9/4).

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 125.5 miles, this computation entails multiplying 125.5 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 15.2 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 15.2 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £21.9.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Ashford to Oxford stands at £21.9.

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Oxford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.6 £ (15.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.07 £ (15.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.8 £ (15.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Oxford

The most time-consuming route from Ashford to Oxford spans a distance of 132.23 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 2 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ashford to Oxford is the first suggested route (125mi, 2h 13min) and costs 21.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Oxford is the second suggested route (132mi, 3h 2min) and costs 23.1 £.

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 Oxford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 125mi (distance from Ashford to Oxford) and its duration is 2h 13min. The slowest route is 132mi, and its duration is 3h 2min.

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

Oxford is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Oxford has coordinates 51.7520209o,-1.2577263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oxford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.