Route from Kettering to Maidstone

The distance between Kettering and Maidstone is 124 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
124 mi , 2 h 7 min
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Route from Kettering to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Kettering to Maidstone

124 mi 2 h 7 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 1st exit
105 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto A14
38.1 mi
12.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
13.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
15.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
17.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
19.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
21.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
25.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
27.
Continue onto A229
3.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
33.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
34.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
35.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
36.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
37.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
38.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
39.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Kettering to Maidstone with petrol?

Driving from Kettering to Maidstone costs £21.6 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £10.8 per person. With three passengers, it's £7.2 per person, and with four passengers, it's £5.4 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 15 liters of fuel. This results in a £21.6 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Kettering to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.5 £ (15/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5 £ (15/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.75 £ (15/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kettering to Maidstone

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Kettering to Maidstone covers 130.64 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 40 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Kettering to Maidstone is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 7min) and costs 21.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kettering to Maidstone is the second suggested route (131mi, 2h 40min) and costs 22.8 £.

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 Kettering to Maidstone?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Kettering to Maidstone) and its duration is 2h 7min. The slowest route is 131mi, and its duration is 2h 40min.

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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 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.