Irvine Maidstone by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Irvine and Maidstone by car is 457 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

How far is Maidstone from Irvine? The driving distance is 457 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
457 mi , 7 h 45 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Irvine to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Maidstone

457 mi 7 h 45 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A76
771 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
37.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
39.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
40.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
41.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
43.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
45.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
47.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
49.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
50.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
51.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
53.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
55.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
57.
Continue onto A229
3.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
62.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
63.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
64.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
65.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
66.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
67.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
68.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
69.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Irvine to Maidstone by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £79.9. 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 £39.95 (£79.9/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £26.63 (£79.9/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £19.98 (£79.9/4).

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 457.48 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 457.48 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 55.5 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 55.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £79.9.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Irvine to Maidstone amounts to £79.9.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Irvine to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 55.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 27.7 £ (55.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.47 £ (55.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.85 £ (55.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Irvine to Maidstone

The second route from Irvine to the Maidstone is 451.59 miles and takes 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Irvine to Maidstone by car?

The cheapest route from Irvine to Maidstone is the second suggested route (452mi, 7h 52min) and costs 78.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Irvine to Maidstone is the first suggested route (457mi, 7h 45min) and costs 79.9 £.

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 Irvine to Maidstone?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 457mi (distance from Irvine to Maidstone) and its duration is 7h 45min. The slowest route is 452mi, and its duration is 7h 52min.

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

Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Maidstone?

Maidstone is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Maidstone has coordinates 51.2703630o,0.5226990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Maidstone from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.