Route from Kingston upon Thames to Dacorum by car

The driving distance between Kingston upon Thames and Dacorum is 37 miles. Travel time is 50 minutes by car.

From: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Dacorum, County: Hertfordshire, England
37 mi , 50 min
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Route from Kingston upon Thames to Dacorum on map



Driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to Dacorum

37 mi 50 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
993 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto M25
18.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto M25
1.3 mi
29.
Take exit 20 on the left towards A41: Aylesbury
0.4 mi
30.
Merge right onto Kings Langley Interchange
66 ft
31.
Keep left onto A41
2.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto A41
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Two Waters Way (A414)
609 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Two Waters Way (A414)
0.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
251 ft
36.
Go straight onto London Road (A4251)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A4251)
30 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A4251)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fishery Road
132 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Fishery Road
1238 ft
41.
Turn left onto Northridge Way
959 ft
42.
Turn left onto Chaulden Lane
1020 ft
43.
Turn left
62 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Kingston upon Thames to Dacorum?

The expense of driving from Kingston upon Thames to Dacorum, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £6.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £3.2 (£6.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.13 per passenger (£6.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.6 per passenger (£6.4 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 Dacorum, approximately 4.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 36.98 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 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 £6.4 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 Dacorum.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2 £ (4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.33 £ (4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1 £ (4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kingston upon Thames to Dacorum

The second route from Kingston upon Thames to the Dacorum is 34.81 miles and takes 58 minutes.

The third route from Kingston upon Thames to the Dacorum is 34.08 miles and takes 1 hour and 1 minute.