Route from Kettering to Luton

The distance between Kettering and Luton is 49.7 miles. Travel time is 58 minutes.

From: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
49.7 mi , 58 min
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Route from Kettering to Luton on map



Driving directions from Kettering to Luton

49.7 mi 58 min
1.
Head west on Northampton Road (A6003)
426 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
128 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
84 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
10 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.3 mi
6.
Turn left onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6013
96 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A6013
874 ft
9.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A43
551 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
2.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broughton Bypass (A43)
99 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Broughton Bypass (A43)
783 ft
13.
Continue onto Kettering Road (A43)
4.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kettering Road (A43)
113 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A43)
1.1 mi
16.
Enter Overstone Grange Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kettering Road (A43)
144 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A43)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Moulton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Moulton Bypass (A43)
160 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Moulton Bypass (A43)
1 mi
20.
Enter Round Spinney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
559 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
0.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
112 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
1.4 mi
24.
Enter Lumbertubs Way Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A45
840 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards A45
498 ft
26.
Continue towards A45
830 ft
27.
Merge right onto Nene Valley Way (A45)
3 mi
28.
Continue onto London Road (A45)
2 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
30.
Merge right onto M1
27.8 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A505: Luton
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Dunstable Road
13 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road
0.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A505
96 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
1.1 mi
36.
Turn right onto Leagrave Road (A505)
386 ft
37.
Make a slight left onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
151 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
860 ft
40.
Turn right onto Cardiff Road
430 ft
41.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
959 ft
42.
Turn left onto Wellington Street
296 ft
43.
Turn left onto Stuart Street (A505)
299 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Kettering to Luton by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £8.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £4.3 (£8.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.87 (£8.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £2.15 (£8.6/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 49.65 miles, this computation entails multiplying 49.65 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 6 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 6 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £8.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Kettering to Luton stands at £8.6.

 

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 Kettering to Luton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.7 £ (5.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.8 £ (5.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.35 £ (5.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kettering to Luton

The slowest route from Kettering to the Luton is 45.43 miles and takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kettering to Luton by car?

The cheapest route from Kettering to Luton is the second suggested route (45.4mi, 1h 3min) and costs 7.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kettering to Luton is the first suggested route (49.7mi, 58min) and costs 8.6 £.

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 Kettering to Luton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 49.7mi (distance from Kettering to Luton) and its duration is 58min. The slowest route is 45.4mi, and its duration is 1h 3min.

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

Where is Kettering located?

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Luton?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.