Route from Elgin to Maidstone

The distance between Elgin and Maidstone is 620 miles. Travel time is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
620 mi , 10 h 36 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Elgin to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Elgin to Maidstone

620 mi 10 h 36 min
1.
Head east on Blackfriars Road
159 ft
2.
Continue onto Trinity Road
731 ft
3.
Turn right onto Cumming Street (A941)
373 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
94 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1031 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
35 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
422 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto High Street (A96)
122 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1113 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Road (A96)
99 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto West Road (A96)
9.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
216 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
14.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
112 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
16.
Take the ramp
128 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Market Street (A940)
825 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Catherine's Road (A940)
77 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto St Catherine's Road (A940)
0.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
98 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
848 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
117 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
4.8 mi
24.
Turn right onto B9007
5 mi
25.
Make a slight right onto B9007
13.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto A938
1.8 mi
27.
Make a slight left onto B9153
165 ft
28.
Continue straight to stay on B9153
2.8 mi
29.
Turn right onto A95
2.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto A95
766 ft
31.
Take the ramp on the left
300 ft
32.
Merge right onto A9
81 mi
33.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
495 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
2.4 mi
35.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A9: Stirling
732 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Stirling
26.2 mi
37.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M9
630 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M9
6.4 mi
39.
Keep right towards M80: Carlisle
13.6 mi
40.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
41.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
42.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
43.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
44.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
45.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
46.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
49.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
51.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
52.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
53.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
55.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
57.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
59.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
61.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
62.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
63.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
65.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
67.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
69.
Continue onto A229
3.5 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
74.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
75.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
76.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
77.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
78.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
79.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
80.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
81.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
82.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Elgin to Maidstone?

The expense of driving from Elgin to Maidstone, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £108.2. 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 £54.1 (£108.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £36.07 per passenger (£108.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £27.05 per passenger (£108.2 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 Elgin to Maidstone, approximately 75.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 619.63 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 £108.2 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 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 Elgin to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 75 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 37.5 £ (75/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 25 £ (75/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 18.75 £ (75/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Elgin to Maidstone

An alternative route from Elgin to the Maidstone is 583.3 miles and takes 10 hours and 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Elgin to Maidstone is the second suggested route (583mi, 10h 37min) and costs 101.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Elgin to Maidstone is the first suggested route (620mi, 10h 36min) and costs 108.2 £.

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 Elgin to Maidstone?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 620mi (distance from Elgin to Maidstone) and its duration is 10h 36min. The slowest route is 583mi, and its duration is 10h 37min.

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Where is Elgin located?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin 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.