Route from Birmingham to Ashford

The distance between Birmingham and Ashford is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
180 mi , 3 h 3 min
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Route from Birmingham to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Ashford

180 mi 3 h 3 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep right onto M6
31.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
24.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
26.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
28.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
32.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
34.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
36.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
37.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
46.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
47.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
48.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Birmingham to Ashford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Birmingham to Ashford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 31.4 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 15.7 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.47 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.85 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 179.64 miles, the car craves around 21.8 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (21.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 31.4 pounds. Thus, the journey from Birmingham to Ashford is marked by a fuel cost of 31.4 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.85 £ (21.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.23 £ (21.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.43 £ (21.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Ashford

The second route from Birmingham to the Ashford is 192.92 miles and takes 3 hours and 14 minutes.

The third route from Birmingham to the Ashford is 174.89 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Ashford is the third suggested route (175mi, 4h 6min) and costs 30.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Birmingham to Ashford is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 3min) and costs 31.4 £.

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Ashford is the second suggested route (193mi, 3h 14min) and costs 33.7 £.

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 Birmingham to Ashford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Birmingham to Ashford) and its duration is 3h 3min. The other route is 193mi, and its duration is 3h 14min. The slowest route is 175mi, and its duration is 4h 6min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Birmingham to Ashford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Birmingham to Ashford. It provides driving directions from Birmingham to Ashford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Birmingham - Ashford 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 Birmingham to Ashford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ashford?

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.