Route from Gateshead to Ashford

The distance between Gateshead and Ashford is 326 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
326 mi , 5 h 27 min
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Route from Gateshead to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Ashford

326 mi 5 h 27 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
2.7 mi
4.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
356 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
84 mi
6.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
7.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
9.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
12.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
14.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
16.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
17.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
18.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
20.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
22.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
24.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
26.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
27.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
36.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
37.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
38.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Gateshead to Ashford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Gateshead to Ashford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 56.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 28.45 pounds for each of two passengers, 18.97 pounds for three passengers, and merely 14.23 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 325.69 miles, the car craves around 39.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (39.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 56.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Gateshead to Ashford is marked by a fuel cost of 56.9 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 39.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.7 £ (39.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.13 £ (39.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.85 £ (39.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Ashford

The slowest route from Gateshead to the Ashford is 340.79 miles and takes 5 hours and 41 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Ashford is the first suggested route (326mi, 5h 27min) and costs 56.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Ashford is the second suggested route (341mi, 5h 41min) and costs 59.5 £.

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 Gateshead to Ashford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 326mi (distance from Gateshead to Ashford) and its duration is 5h 27min. The slowest route is 341mi, and its duration is 5h 41min.

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

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead 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.