Route from Lancaster to Ashford

The distance between Lancaster and Ashford is 303 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
303 mi , 5 h 6 min
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Route from Lancaster to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Ashford

303 mi 5 h 6 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
383 ft
2.
Turn right onto Common Garden Street
425 ft
3.
Continue onto Brock Street
370 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thurnham Street (A6)
1061 ft
5.
Continue onto South Road (A6)
1076 ft
6.
Enter The Pointer and take the 2nd exit onto Greaves Road (A6)
211 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Scotforth Road (A6)
3.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6: Preston
78 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: Preston
554 ft
12.
Keep right towards M6(S): Preston
19.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
19.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
25.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
27.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
29.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
30.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
31.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
33.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
35.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
37.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
40.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
49.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
50.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
51.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Lancaster to Ashford?

Well, using petrol, it's £52.9. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £26.45 for the trip (£52.9 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £17.63 each (£52.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £13.23 each (£52.9 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 36.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £52.9 comes from for the trip from Lancaster to Ashford.

 

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 Lancaster to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 36.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.35 £ (36.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.23 £ (36.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.18 £ (36.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Ashford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Lancaster to Ashford covers 316.58 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 16 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Lancaster to Ashford by car?

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Ashford is the first suggested route (303mi, 5h 6min) and costs 52.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Ashford is the second suggested route (317mi, 5h 16min) and costs 55.3 £.

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 Lancaster to Ashford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 303mi (distance from Lancaster to Ashford) and its duration is 5h 6min. The slowest route is 317mi, and its duration is 5h 16min.

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

Where is Lancaster located?

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.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.