Route from Eastleigh to Medway

The distance between Eastleigh and Medway is 114 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

From: Eastleigh, County: Hampshire, England
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
114 mi , 1 h 58 min
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Route from Eastleigh to Medway on map



Driving directions from Eastleigh to Medway

114 mi 1 h 58 min
1.
Head south
130 ft
2.
Turn left onto Kingfisher Road
282 ft
3.
Continue right onto Magpie Lane
1231 ft
4.
Turn left onto Nightingale Avenue
387 ft
5.
Turn left onto Passfield Avenue
0.6 mi
6.
Continue onto Woodside Avenue
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Woodside Avenue
172 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodside Avenue
1 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Allbrook Way (A335)
82 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Allbrook Way (A335)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Allbrook Way (A335)
126 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Allbrook Way (A335)
309 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M3
192 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
48.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
16.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
17.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: London (SE & C)
507 ft
20.
Keep right towards A225: Dartford
650 ft
21.
Enter Darenth Interchange and take the 4th exit towards A2: Canterbury
1283 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards A2: Canterbury
1290 ft
23.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
26.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
27.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
28.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
30.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
31.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
32.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
33.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
34.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
38.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
39.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
40.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
41.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Eastleigh to Medway with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Eastleigh to Medway. The journey using petrol will set you back 20 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 10 pounds (£20 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 6.67 pounds (£20 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5 pounds (£20 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Eastleigh and Medway is approximately 114.47 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 13.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (13.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 20 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Eastleigh to Medway is 20 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Eastleigh to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.95 £ (13.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.63 £ (13.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.48 £ (13.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Eastleigh to Medway

The second route from Eastleigh to the Medway is 108.7 miles and takes 1 hour and 60 minutes.

The third route from Eastleigh to the Medway is 109.35 miles and takes 2 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Eastleigh to Medway is the second suggested route (109mi, 1h 60min) and costs 19 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Eastleigh to Medway is the third suggested route (109mi, 2h 31min) and costs 19.1 £.

The most expensive route from Eastleigh to Medway is the first suggested route (114mi, 1h 58min) and costs 20 £.

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 Eastleigh to Medway?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 114mi (distance from Eastleigh to Medway) and its duration is 1h 58min. The other route is 109mi, and its duration is 1h 60min. The slowest route is 109mi, and its duration is 2h 31min.

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

Eastleigh is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Eastleigh has coordinates 50.9671820o,-1.3746880o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Eastleigh 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.