Kilmarnock Thurrock by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurrock by car is 429 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is Thurrock from Kilmarnock? The driving distance is 429 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Thurrock, County: Essex, England
429 mi , 7 h 15 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Thurrock on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Thurrock

429 mi 7 h 15 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn right onto High Street (A735)
1092 ft
5.
Continue slightly left onto Green Street (A735)
382 ft
6.
Keep right onto Green Street (A735)
211 ft
7.
Continue onto Sturrock Street (A735)
1166 ft
8.
Keep left onto Sturrock Street (A735)
139 ft
9.
Turn left onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Welbeck Street (A735)
837 ft
11.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
111 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
42 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
536 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
34.5 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards A13 (E): Tilbury
0.8 mi
48.
Merge right onto A13
1.5 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A13
0.3 mi
50.
Enter Stifford Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A1012
897 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A1012
1088 ft
52.
Enter Treacle Mine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lodge Lane
279 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Lodge Lane
1.2 mi
54.
Enter Daneholes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanford Road (A1013)
308 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road (A1013)
0.5 mi
56.
Turn right
267 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Kilmarnock to Thurrock with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Kilmarnock to Thurrock. The journey using petrol will set you back 75 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 37.5 pounds (£75 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 25 pounds (£75 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 18.75 pounds (£75 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurrock is approximately 429.35 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 52.1 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (52.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 75 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Kilmarnock to Thurrock is 75 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Thurrock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 52 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26 £ (52/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.33 £ (52/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13 £ (52/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Thurrock

An alternative route from Kilmarnock to the Thurrock is 423.46 miles and takes 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Thurrock by car?

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Thurrock is the second suggested route (423mi, 7h 22min) and costs 73.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Thurrock is the first suggested route (429mi, 7h 15min) and costs 75 £.

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 Kilmarnock to Thurrock?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 429mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Thurrock) and its duration is 7h 15min. The slowest route is 423mi, and its duration is 7h 22min.

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

Where is Kilmarnock located?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Thurrock?

Thurrock is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Thurrock has coordinates 51.4934557o,0.3529197o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thurrock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.