Exeter Kingston upon Thames by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Exeter and Kingston upon Thames by car is 168 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

How far is Kingston upon Thames from Exeter? The driving distance is 168 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Exeter, County: Devon, England
To: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
168 mi , 3 h 8 min
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Route from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames on map



Driving directions from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames

168 mi 3 h 8 min
1.
Head north
94 ft
2.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
322 ft
3.
Turn left onto Western Way
422 ft
4.
Go straight onto Alphington Street (A377)
1028 ft
5.
Continue onto Alphington Road (A377)
1.1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
21 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
8.
Merge right onto A30
1.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp towards M5: Taunton
0.4 mi
10.
Keep right at the fork
707 ft
11.
Merge right onto M5
4.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
13.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
1126 ft
14.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
15.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
16.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
18.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
20.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
22.
Enter Podimore and take the 4th exit
1093 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
24.
Continue onto West Camel Road
1 mi
25.
Turn left onto High Street (A359)
1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
302 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
28.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
30.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
32.
Keep right onto M3
38.9 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A308: Staines
1299 ft
34.
Enter Sunbury Cross and take the 4th exit onto Staines Road East (A308)
659 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines Road East (A308)
1.5 mi
36.
Continue onto Upper Sunbury Road (A308)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Thames Street (A308)
1211 ft
38.
Continue onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
43 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Horse Fair (A308)
105 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Horse Fair (A308)
0.4 mi
43.
Keep right onto Sopwith Way (A308)
832 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £29.3. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £14.65 (£29.3/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.77 (£29.3/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.33 (£29.3/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 167.68 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 167.68 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 20.3 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 20.3 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £29.3.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames amounts to £29.3.

 

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 Exeter to Kingston upon Thames.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.15 £ (20.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.77 £ (20.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.08 £ (20.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames

The second route from Exeter to the Kingston upon Thames is 175.96 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

The third route from Exeter to the Kingston upon Thames is 169.76 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames by car?

The cheapest route from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames is the first suggested route (168mi, 3h 8min) and costs 29.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames is the third suggested route (170mi, 3h 23min) and costs 29.6 £.

The most expensive route from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames is the second suggested route (176mi, 3h 21min) and costs 30.7 £.

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 Exeter to Kingston upon Thames?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 168mi (distance from Exeter to Kingston upon Thames) and its duration is 3h 8min. The other route is 176mi, and its duration is 3h 21min. The slowest route is 170mi, and its duration is 3h 23min.

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

Where is Exeter located?

Exeter is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Exeter has coordinates 50.7184120o,-3.5338990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Exeter from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kingston upon Thames?

Kingston upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Kingston upon Thames has coordinates 51.4123300o,-0.3006890o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kingston upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.