Route from Canterbury to Kilmarnock

The distance between Canterbury and Kilmarnock is 472 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
To: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
472 mi , 7 h 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Canterbury to Kilmarnock on map



Driving directions from Canterbury to Kilmarnock

472 mi 7 h 58 min
1.
Head northeast on Best Lane
191 ft
2.
Continue onto King Street
622 ft
3.
Turn left onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
4.
Turn left onto St Radigund's Street
649 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
6.
Turn left onto North Lane
1048 ft
7.
Turn left onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1239 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
328 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A2050
121 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A2050
1 mi
12.
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
13.
Merge right onto Canterbury Bypass (A2)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
1.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Boughton Bypass (A2)
3 mi
16.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 2nd exit towards M2: London
171 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards M2: London
25.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
19.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
21.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
23.
Continue towards M25: (M11
23.5 mi
24.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
28.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
30.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
32.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
34.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
35.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
37.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
39.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
40.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
41.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
42.
Continue onto M74
7.2 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
36 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.9 mi
46.
Continue straight to stay on A70
12.3 mi
47.
Turn right onto B743
8.2 mi
48.
Make a slight right onto B743
3.1 mi
49.
Turn right onto Kilmarnock Road (A76)
4.7 mi
50.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
208 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A76
98 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
54.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queen's Drive
540 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive
0.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
124 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
58.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Welbeck Street (A735)
120 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Welbeck Street (A735)
840 ft
60.
Continue onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
61.
Continue onto Fowlds Street (A735)
466 ft
62.
Turn right onto Titchfield Street (A735)
273 ft
63.
Continue left onto St Marnock's Street (A735)
593 ft
64.
Turn right onto John Finnie Street (A735)
0.3 mi
65.
Turn right
387 ft
66.
Turn left onto Hill Street
1036 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Canterbury to Kilmarnock?

The expense of driving from Canterbury to Kilmarnock, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £82.5. 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 £41.25 (£82.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £27.5 per passenger (£82.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £20.63 per passenger (£82.5 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 Canterbury to Kilmarnock, approximately 57.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 472.34 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 £82.5 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.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Canterbury to Kilmarnock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.6 £ (57.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.07 £ (57.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.3 £ (57.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Canterbury to Kilmarnock

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Canterbury to Kilmarnock covers 467.06 miles and necessitates 8 hours and 8 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Canterbury to Kilmarnock by car?

The cheapest route from Canterbury to Kilmarnock is the second suggested route (467mi, 8h 8min) and costs 81.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Canterbury to Kilmarnock is the first suggested route (472mi, 7h 58min) and costs 82.5 £.

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 Canterbury to Kilmarnock?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 472mi (distance from Canterbury to Kilmarnock) and its duration is 7h 58min. The slowest route is 467mi, and its duration is 8h 8min.

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

Where is Canterbury located?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kilmarnock?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.