Route from Bristol to Maidstone

The distance between Bristol and Maidstone is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
156 mi , 2 h 43 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bristol to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Maidstone

156 mi 2 h 43 min
1.
Head southeast on East Tucker Street
100 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Philip's Bridge
864 ft
3.
Take the ramp on the left onto Temple Way (A4044)
414 ft
4.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bond Street South (A4044)
167 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bond Street South (A4044)
791 ft
6.
Merge right onto Bond Street South (A4044)
493 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Bond Street South (A4044)
180 ft
8.
Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus
385 ft
9.
Keep left onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M32
4.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
1157 ft
12.
Merge right onto M4
77 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
14.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
15.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
16.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
17.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
22.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
26.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
27.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
29.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
31.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
33.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
34.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
35.
Merge right onto M20
5.2 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A229: Maidstone
1 mi
37.
Keep left towards M20: Maidstone
1187 ft
38.
Keep right towards M20: Maidstone
217 ft
39.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
468 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
0.3 mi
41.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
147 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
47.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
48.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
49.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
50.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
51.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
52.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
53.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
54.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Bristol to Maidstone by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £27.1. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £13.55 (£27.1/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.03 (£27.1/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £6.78 (£27.1/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 156.46 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 156.46 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 19 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 19 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £27.1.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Bristol to Maidstone amounts to £27.1.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bristol to Maidstone

An alternative route from Bristol to the Maidstone is 173.88 miles and takes 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bristol to Maidstone by car?

The cheapest route from Bristol to Maidstone is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 43min) and costs 27.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bristol to Maidstone is the second suggested route (174mi, 3h 56min) and costs 30.1 £.

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 Bristol to Maidstone?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Bristol to Maidstone) and its duration is 2h 43min. The slowest route is 174mi, and its duration is 3h 56min.

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

Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Maidstone?

Maidstone is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Maidstone has coordinates 51.2703630o,0.5226990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Maidstone from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.