Route from Ashford to Waltham Forest

The distance between Ashford and Waltham Forest is 60.4 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Waltham Forest, County: Greater London, England
60.4 mi , 1 h 12 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Waltham Forest on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Waltham Forest

60.4 mi 1 h 12 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)
2.4 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards Thurrock (Lakeside)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Purfleet Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road Purfleet (A1306)
319 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road Purfleet (A1306)
0.9 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Arterial Road Purfleet (A1306)
218 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road Purfleet (A1306)
0.5 mi
39.
Continue onto London Road (A1306)
0.6 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
52 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
859 ft
42.
Keep right at the fork
521 ft
43.
Merge right onto A13
7.1 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A13
1022 ft
45.
Enter Beckton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Circular Road (A406)
1171 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto North Circular Road (A406)
4.4 mi
47.
Keep right towards A406: N Circular
1.6 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards A104
0.3 mi
49.
Enter Waterworks Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodford New Road (A104)
113 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodford New Road (A104)
357 ft
51.
Turn right onto Forest Road (A503)
0.8 mi
52.
Turn left onto Shernhall Street
553 ft
53.
Turn right onto The Drive
853 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Ashford to Waltham Forest?

The expense of driving from Ashford to Waltham Forest, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £10.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £5.25 (£10.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3.5 per passenger (£10.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.63 per passenger (£10.5 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 Waltham Forest, approximately 7.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 60.39 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 £10.5 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.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Waltham Forest.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.65 £ (7.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.43 £ (7.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.83 £ (7.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Waltham Forest

The second route from Ashford to the Waltham Forest is 59.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.

The third route from Ashford to the Waltham Forest is 62.05 miles and takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Waltham Forest by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Waltham Forest is the second suggested route (59.5mi, 1h 16min) and costs 10.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ashford to Waltham Forest is the first suggested route (60.4mi, 1h 12min) and costs 10.5 £.

The most expensive route from Ashford to Waltham Forest is the third suggested route (62.1mi, 1h 27min) and costs 10.8 £.

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 Waltham Forest?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 60.4mi (distance from Ashford to Waltham Forest) and its duration is 1h 12min. The other route is 59.5mi, and its duration is 1h 16min. The slowest route is 62.1mi, and its duration is 1h 27min.

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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 Waltham Forest?

Waltham Forest is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 37 meters above sea level. Waltham Forest has coordinates 51.5886383o,-0.0117625o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Waltham Forest from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.