Route from East Kilbride to Dartford

The distance between East Kilbride and Dartford is 422 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
422 mi , 6 h 58 min
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Route from East Kilbride to Dartford on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Dartford

422 mi 6 h 58 min
1.
Head southeast on West Mains Road (B761)
854 ft
2.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
102 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kingsway (A725)
56 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
6.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
400 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.9 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left
787 ft
9.
Keep right at the fork
183 ft
10.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
712 ft
11.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto M74
26.4 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
15.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
16.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
20.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
22.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
23.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
24.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
26.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
28.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
30.
Continue towards M25: (M20
4.5 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A225: Dartford
0.3 mi
32.
Keep right at the fork
198 ft
33.
Make a slight right
385 ft
34.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
37.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
38.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
42.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from East Kilbride to Dartford by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 73.2 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £36.6 (equivalent to 73.2/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 24.4 pounds (73.2/3) per passenger.
18.3 pounds (73.2/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(422.1 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 73.2 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)51.2 litres are consumed (422.1 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 51.2 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 51.2 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 73.2 pounds

73.2 pounds for fuel to get from East Kilbride to Dartford
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.1 £ (46.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.4 £ (46.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.55 £ (46.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Dartford

The slowest route from East Kilbride to the Dartford is 416.21 miles and takes 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from East Kilbride to Dartford by car?

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Dartford is the second suggested route (416mi, 7h 5min) and costs 72.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Dartford is the first suggested route (422mi, 6h 58min) and costs 73.2 £.

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 East Kilbride to Dartford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 422mi (distance from East Kilbride to Dartford) and its duration is 6h 58min. The slowest route is 416mi, and its duration is 7h 5min.

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Where is East Kilbride located?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dartford?

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.