Route from Islington to Basildon

The distance between Islington and Basildon is 29.2 miles. Travel time is 48 minutes.

From: Islington, County: Greater London, England
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
29.2 mi , 48 min
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Route from Islington to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Islington to Basildon

29.2 mi 48 min
1.
Head southeast on Dagmar Terrace
293 ft
2.
Turn left onto Essex Road (A104)
0.8 mi
3.
Turn right onto Balls Pond Road (A104)
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Dalston Lane (A104)
0.3 mi
5.
Make a slight right onto Graham Road (A1207)
0.6 mi
6.
Turn right onto Mare Street (A107)
278 ft
7.
Turn left onto Morning Lane (B113)
0.5 mi
8.
Turn left onto Wick Road (B113)
0.5 mi
9.
Take the ramp onto A12
572 ft
10.
Merge right onto East Cross Route (A12)
0.8 mi
11.
Continue onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
3.5 mi
12.
Enter Redbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
713 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
0.9 mi
14.
Enter Gants Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
291 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
6.8 mi
16.
Keep right onto A127
10.5 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
18.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
19.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
26.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
29.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
30.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Islington to Basildon by car?

The journey from Islington to Basildon by car comes with a price tag of £5.1 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 £2.55 for the trip (£5.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £1.7 each (£5.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £1.28 each (£5.1 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 3.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £5.1 comes from for the trip from Islington to Basildon.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £5.1, 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.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Islington to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.75 £ (3.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.17 £ (3.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.88 £ (3.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Islington to Basildon

An alternative route from Islington to the Basildon is 33.02 miles and takes 51 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Islington to Basildon by car?

The cheapest route from Islington to Basildon is the first suggested route (29.2mi, 48min) and costs 5.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Islington to Basildon is the second suggested route (33mi, 51min) and costs 5.8 £.

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 Islington to Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 29.2mi (distance from Islington to Basildon) and its duration is 48min. The slowest route is 33mi, and its duration is 51min.

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

Where is Islington located?

Islington is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Islington has coordinates 51.5384433o,-0.1007341o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Islington from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Basildon?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.