Route from Ashford to Peterborough
The distance between Ashford and Peterborough is 138 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Driving directions from Ashford to Peterborough
How much does it cost to travel from Ashford to Peterborough by car?
The journey from Ashford to Peterborough by car comes with a price tag of £23.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £11.95 for the trip (£23.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £7.97 each (£23.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £5.98 each (£23.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.
Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 16.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £23.9 comes from for the trip from Ashford to Peterborough.
In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £23.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Peterborough.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.55 £ (15.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.03 £ (15.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.78 £ (15.1/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Ashford to Peterborough
The second route from Ashford to the Peterborough is 144.81 miles and takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.
The third route from Ashford to the Peterborough is 143.69 miles and takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Peterborough by car?
The cheapest route from Ashford to Peterborough is the first suggested route (138mi, 2h 23min) and costs 23.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Ashford to Peterborough is the third suggested route (144mi, 3h 7min) and costs 24.9 £.
The most expensive route from Ashford to Peterborough is the second suggested route (145mi, 2h 40min) and costs 25.1 £.
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 Peterborough?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 138mi (distance from Ashford to Peterborough) and its duration is 2h 23min. The other route is 145mi, and its duration is 2h 40min. The slowest route is 144mi, and its duration is 3h 7min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ashford to Peterborough by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ashford to Peterborough. It provides driving directions from Ashford to Peterborough, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ashford - Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.