Route from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Leicester is 115 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
115 mi , 2 h 7 min
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Route from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester

115 mi 2 h 7 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
19.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5460: Leicester
0.3 mi
32.
Merge right onto A5460
40 ft
33.
Keep right onto A5460
777 ft
34.
Keep left onto A5460
0.5 mi
35.
Go straight onto Narborough Road South (A5460)
2.8 mi
36.
Turn right onto St Augustine Road (A47)
1178 ft
37.
Go straight onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
348 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
39.
Keep left onto Highcross Street (A50)
297 ft
40.
Make a sharp right to stay on Highcross Street (A50)
178 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 20 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 10 quid each (£20 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 6.67 quid (£20 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 5 quid (£20 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Leicester is about 115.12 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 14 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (14 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 20 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester: 20 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.3 £ (12.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.2 £ (12.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.15 £ (12.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester covers 110.85 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 43 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester is the second suggested route (111mi, 2h 43min) and costs 19.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester is the first suggested route (115mi, 2h 7min) and costs 20 £.

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 Leicester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 115mi (distance from Kingston upon Thames to Leicester) and its duration is 2h 7min. The slowest route is 111mi, and its duration is 2h 43min.

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

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.