Gateshead Medway by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Gateshead and Medway by car is 303 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

How far is Medway from Gateshead? The driving distance is 303 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
303 mi , 5 h 4 min
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Route from Gateshead to Medway on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Medway

303 mi 5 h 4 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.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
19.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
20.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
21.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
23.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
24.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
26.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
27.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
31.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
32.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
33.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
34.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Gateshead to Medway?

The expense of driving from Gateshead to Medway, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £52.9. 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 £26.45 (£52.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17.63 per passenger (£52.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £13.23 per passenger (£52.9 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 Gateshead to Medway, approximately 36.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 302.88 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 £52.9 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.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 36.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.35 £ (36.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.23 £ (36.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.18 £ (36.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Medway

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Gateshead to Medway covers 317.97 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 18 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Medway is the first suggested route (303mi, 5h 4min) and costs 52.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Medway is the second suggested route (318mi, 5h 18min) and costs 55.5 £.

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 Medway?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 303mi (distance from Gateshead to Medway) and its duration is 5h 4min. The slowest route is 318mi, and its duration is 5h 18min.

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

Medway is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Medway has coordinates 51.4047432o,0.5417861o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Medway from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.