Route from Ashford to Trafford

The distance between Ashford and Trafford is 253 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
253 mi , 4 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Trafford on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Trafford

253 mi 4 h 19 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
23.5 mi
35.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
39.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
41.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
43.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
46.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
48.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
49.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
50.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
52.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
53.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left towards A56
0.4 mi
55.
Enter Bowdon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunham Road (A56)
667 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunham Road (A56)
2.1 mi
57.
Make a slight left onto Old Market Place (A56)
288 ft
58.
Make a slight left onto Church Street (A56)
1216 ft
59.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A56)
1.2 mi
60.
Continue onto Washway Road (A56)
0.3 mi
61.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
0.4 mi
62.
Turn right onto Manor Avenue
0.7 mi
63.
Turn right onto Taunton Road
336 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Ashford to Trafford by car?

The journey from Ashford to Trafford by car comes with a price tag of £43.9 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 £21.95 for the trip (£43.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £14.63 each (£43.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.98 each (£43.9 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 30.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £43.9 comes from for the trip from Ashford to Trafford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £43.9, 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.
 

 

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 Trafford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.85 £ (27.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.23 £ (27.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.93 £ (27.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Trafford

The most time-consuming route from Ashford to Trafford spans a distance of 265.32 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ashford to Trafford is the first suggested route (253mi, 4h 19min) and costs 43.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Trafford is the second suggested route (265mi, 4h 29min) and costs 46 £.

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 Trafford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 253mi (distance from Ashford to Trafford) and its duration is 4h 19min. The slowest route is 265mi, and its duration is 4h 29min.

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

Trafford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Trafford has coordinates 53.4215132o,-2.3517263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Trafford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.