Cheltenham Maidstone by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Cheltenham and Maidstone by car is 144 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

How far is Maidstone from Cheltenham? The driving distance is 144 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
144 mi , 2 h 37 min
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Route from Cheltenham to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Cheltenham to Maidstone

144 mi 2 h 37 min
1.
Head northeast on Royal Well Road
269 ft
2.
Turn left onto Crescent Terrace
134 ft
3.
Turn right onto Crescent Place
286 ft
4.
Turn right onto Clarence Street
612 ft
5.
Keep right onto North Street
350 ft
6.
Turn right onto Albion Street
0.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto Albion Street (A46)
474 ft
8.
Go straight onto Berkeley Street (A46)
715 ft
9.
Turn left onto London Road (A46)
4.8 mi
10.
Continue onto A40
7.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
84 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
13.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
21.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Way (A40)
211 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Way (A40)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Cutteslowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Elsfield Way (A40)
121 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Elsfield Way (A40)
0.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Northern By-pass Road (A40)
2.5 mi
26.
Continue onto North Way (A40)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Green Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A40)
97 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A40)
2.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Wheatley Spur (M40)
28.9 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
32.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
33.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
46.9 mi
34.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
35.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
36.
Merge right onto M20
5.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A229: Maidstone
1 mi
38.
Keep left towards M20: Maidstone
1187 ft
39.
Keep right towards M20: Maidstone
217 ft
40.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
468 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
147 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
49.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
50.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
51.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
52.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
53.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
54.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
55.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Cheltenham to Maidstone with petrol?

Driving from Cheltenham to Maidstone costs £25.2 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £12.6 per person. With three passengers, it's £8.4 per person, and with four passengers, it's £6.3 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 17.5 liters of fuel. This results in a £25.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cheltenham to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.75 £ (17.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.83 £ (17.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.38 £ (17.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cheltenham to Maidstone

The second route from Cheltenham to the Maidstone is 148.5 miles and takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

The third route from Cheltenham to the Maidstone is 149.13 miles and takes 3 hours and 15 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cheltenham to Maidstone is the first suggested route (144mi, 2h 37min) and costs 25.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cheltenham to Maidstone is the second suggested route (149mi, 2h 38min) and costs 25.9 £.

The most expensive route from Cheltenham to Maidstone is the third suggested route (149mi, 3h 15min) and costs 26 £.

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 Cheltenham to Maidstone?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 144mi (distance from Cheltenham to Maidstone) and its duration is 2h 37min. The other route is 149mi, and its duration is 2h 38min. The slowest route is 149mi, and its duration is 3h 15min.

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Where is Cheltenham located?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham 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.