Route from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Lancaster is 251 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
251 mi , 4 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster

251 mi 4 h 20 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
8.6 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
29.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
31.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
33.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
34.
Keep right onto M6
36.7 mi
35.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
38.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
39.
Make a slight right
286 ft
40.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
41.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
44.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
45.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster?

The expense of driving from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £43.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £21.75 (£43.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.5 per passenger (£43.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.88 per passenger (£43.5 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 Lancaster, approximately 30.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 250.83 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 £43.5 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.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.75 £ (27.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.17 £ (27.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.88 £ (27.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster

The most time-consuming route from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster spans a distance of 277.72 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster is the first suggested route (251mi, 4h 20min) and costs 43.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster is the second suggested route (278mi, 4h 49min) and costs 48.1 £.

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 Lancaster?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 251mi (distance from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster) and its duration is 4h 20min. The slowest route is 278mi, and its duration is 4h 49min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster. It provides driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Kingston upon Thames - Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.