Route from Falkirk to Ashford

The distance between Falkirk and Ashford is 476 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
476 mi , 7 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Falkirk to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Ashford

476 mi 7 h 53 min
1.
Head east on Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
233 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Garrison Place (A803)
0.3 mi
3.
Make a slight right onto Tanners Road (A803)
839 ft
4.
Keep left onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A803)
61 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glasgow Road (A803)
60 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A803)
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 3rd exit towards Glasgow
185 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards Glasgow
112 ft
11.
Go straight onto A883
1.2 mi
12.
Turn left
107 ft
13.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A8004
143 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A8004
0.4 mi
15.
Go straight onto A8004
370 ft
16.
Take the ramp towards (M80): Glasgow
1.8 mi
17.
Merge right onto M80
7.5 mi
18.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
19.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
20.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
21.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
22.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
23.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
24.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
25.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
27.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
29.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
30.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
31.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
33.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
35.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
37.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
39.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
40.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
41.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
43.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
45.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
47.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
49.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
50.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
53.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
55.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
59.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
60.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
61.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Falkirk to Ashford?

The expense of driving from Falkirk to Ashford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £83.1. 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 £41.55 (£83.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £27.7 per passenger (£83.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £20.78 per passenger (£83.1 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 Falkirk to Ashford, approximately 57.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 475.97 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 £83.1 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.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.8 £ (57.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.2 £ (57.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.4 £ (57.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Falkirk to Ashford

The second route from Falkirk to the Ashford is 470.08 miles and takes 8 hours and 1 minute.

Which is the cheapest route from Falkirk to Ashford by car?

The cheapest route from Falkirk to Ashford is the second suggested route (470mi, 8h 1min) and costs 82.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Falkirk to Ashford is the first suggested route (476mi, 7h 53min) and costs 83.1 £.

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 Falkirk to Ashford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 476mi (distance from Falkirk to Ashford) and its duration is 7h 53min. The slowest route is 470mi, and its duration is 8h 1min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Falkirk to Ashford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Falkirk to Ashford. It provides driving directions from Falkirk to Ashford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Falkirk - Ashford route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Falkirk located?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.