Kingston upon Thames County Durham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and County Durham by car is 280 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

How far is County Durham from Kingston upon Thames? The driving distance is 280 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: County Durham, County: Durham, England
280 mi , 4 h 48 min
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Route from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham on map



Driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham

280 mi 4 h 48 min
1.
Head southeast on Richmond Road (A307)
35 ft
2.
Continue onto Cromwell Road (A307)
935 ft
3.
Turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Road (A307)
438 ft
4.
Make a slight right towards Kingston Bridge
156 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Fairfield North (A307)
685 ft
6.
Keep right towards Kingston Bridge
160 ft
7.
Turn right onto Wheatfield Way (A307)
191 ft
8.
Continue right onto Clarence Street (A307)
621 ft
9.
Keep left onto Wood Street (A308)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
36 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
136 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1 mi
14.
Continue onto Thames Street (A308)
1193 ft
15.
Continue onto Upper Sunbury Road (A308)
1 mi
16.
Continue onto Staines Road East (A308)
1.5 mi
17.
Enter Sunbury Cross and take the 4th exit onto A308
504 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A308
0.9 mi
19.
Continue onto A308
1.5 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staines By-Pass (A308)
235 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines By-Pass (A308)
1.4 mi
22.
Enter Crooked Billet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
274 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
191 ft
24.
Merge right onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
1.3 mi
25.
Enter Runnymede Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M25
993 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
18.6 mi
27.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
29.
Merge right onto M1
55.6 mi
30.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
31.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
32.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
34.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
35.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
36.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
37.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
38.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
39.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
40.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
17.7 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A688: Spennymoor
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Bowburn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A177
292 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A177
0.4 mi
44.
Go straight onto Slater Place (A177)
260 ft
45.
Continue onto Durham Road (A177)
3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stockton Road (A177)
109 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A177)
1194 ft
48.
Continue onto Quarryheads Lane
1204 ft
49.
Enter Quarryheads Lane roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Quarry Heads Lane
145 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Quarry Heads Lane
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left onto Quarry Heads Lane
774 ft
52.
Continue onto Margery Lane
900 ft
53.
Continue slightly left onto Alexandria Crescent (A690)
172 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham?

The expense of driving from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £48.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £24.45 (£48.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.3 per passenger (£48.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £12.23 per passenger (£48.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham, approximately 34 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 280.29 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £48.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.95 £ (33.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.3 £ (33.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.48 £ (33.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham

The most time-consuming route from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham spans a distance of 267.7 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham by car?

The cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham is the second suggested route (268mi, 4h 52min) and costs 46.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham is the first suggested route (280mi, 4h 48min) and costs 48.9 £.

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 Kingston upon Thames to County Durham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 280mi (distance from Kingston upon Thames to County Durham) and its duration is 4h 48min. The slowest route is 268mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Where is Kingston upon Thames located?

Kingston upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Kingston upon Thames has coordinates 51.4123300o,-0.3006890o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kingston upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of County Durham?

County Durham is located in Durham county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. County Durham has coordinates 54.7752500o,-1.5848520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of County Durham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.