Route from Ashford to Reading
The distance between Ashford and Reading is 97 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Driving directions from Ashford to Reading
How much does it cost to drive from Ashford to Reading with petrol?
Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Ashford to Reading. The journey using petrol will set you back 16.8 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.
Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.
Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 8.4 pounds (£16.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 5.6 pounds (£16.8 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 4.2 pounds (£16.8 divided by 4).
Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Ashford and Reading is approximately 96.67 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 11.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.
Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (11.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 16.8 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Ashford to Reading is 16.8 pounds.
The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:
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Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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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Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.
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Elevation Changes: Driving on 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 strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Ashford to Reading.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.3 £ (10.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.53 £ (10.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.65 £ (10.6/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Ashford to Reading
An alternative route from Ashford to the Reading is 105.58 miles and takes 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Reading by car?
The cheapest route from Ashford to Reading is the first suggested route (97mi, 1h 45min) and costs 16.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Ashford to Reading is the second suggested route (106mi, 2h 42min) and costs 18.3 £.
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 Reading?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 97mi (distance from Ashford to Reading) and its duration is 1h 45min. The slowest route is 106mi, and its duration is 2h 42min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ashford to Reading by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ashford to Reading. It provides driving directions from Ashford to Reading, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ashford - Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading?
Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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