Route from Birmingham to Medway

The distance between Birmingham and Medway is 157 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
157 mi , 2 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Birmingham to Medway on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Medway

157 mi 2 h 40 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.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
29.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
31.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
33.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
34.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
35.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
36.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
37.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
41.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
42.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
43.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
44.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Birmingham to Medway?

The expense of driving from Birmingham to Medway, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £27.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £13.6 (£27.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £9.07 per passenger (£27.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.8 per passenger (£27.2 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 Birmingham to Medway, approximately 19 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 156.83 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 £27.2 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.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.6 £ (17.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.73 £ (17.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.3 £ (17.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Medway

The most time-consuming route from Birmingham to Medway spans a distance of 150.23 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 27 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Medway is the second suggested route (150mi, 3h 27min) and costs 26 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Medway is the first suggested route (157mi, 2h 40min) and costs 27.2 £.

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 Medway?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 157mi (distance from Birmingham to Medway) and its duration is 2h 40min. The slowest route is 150mi, and its duration is 3h 27min.

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

Medway is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Medway has coordinates 51.4047432o,0.5417861o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Medway from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.