Gateshead Dartford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Gateshead and Dartford by car is 288 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

How far is Dartford from Gateshead? The driving distance is 288 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
288 mi , 4 h 49 min
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Route from Gateshead to Dartford on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Dartford

288 mi 4 h 49 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
4.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A225: Dartford
0.3 mi
16.
Keep right at the fork
198 ft
17.
Make a slight right
385 ft
18.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
21.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
22.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
25.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
26.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Gateshead to Dartford by car?

The journey from Gateshead to Dartford by car comes with a price tag of £50.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £25.15 for the trip (£50.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £16.77 each (£50.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £12.58 each (£50.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 35 liters of fuel. And that's where the £50.3 comes from for the trip from Gateshead to Dartford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £50.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.45 £ (34.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.63 £ (34.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.73 £ (34.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Dartford

The slowest route from Gateshead to the Dartford is 303.4 miles and takes 5 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Dartford is the first suggested route (288mi, 4h 49min) and costs 50.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Dartford is the second suggested route (303mi, 5h 4min) and costs 53 £.

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 Dartford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 288mi (distance from Gateshead to Dartford) and its duration is 4h 49min. The slowest route is 303mi, and its duration is 5h 4min.

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

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.