Route from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames

The distance between Leicester and Kingston upon Thames is 114 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
114 mi , 2 h 5 min
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Route from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames

114 mi 2 h 5 min
1.
Head south on Highcross Street (A50)
16 ft
2.
Turn right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
192 ft
3.
Make a slight left to stay on Vaughan Way (A594)
529 ft
4.
Continue onto St Nicholas Circle
808 ft
5.
Keep left onto St Augustine Road (A47)
874 ft
6.
Turn left onto Narborough Road North (A5460)
2.9 mi
7.
Continue onto A5460
0.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1
0.4 mi
9.
Merge right onto M1
75 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
11.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M25
22.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: London (W)
1147 ft
14.
Enter Runnymede Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
60 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
1.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
389 ft
17.
Enter Crooked Billet Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A308
396 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A308
1.4 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staines Road West (A308)
210 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines Road West (A308)
2.3 mi
21.
Enter Sunbury Cross and take the 3rd exit onto Staines Road East (A308)
499 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines Road East (A308)
1.5 mi
23.
Continue onto Upper Sunbury Road (A308)
0.9 mi
24.
Continue onto Thames Street (A308)
1211 ft
25.
Continue onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
43 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Horse Fair (A308)
105 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Horse Fair (A308)
0.4 mi
30.
Keep right onto Sopwith Way (A308)
832 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 19.8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 9.9 quid each (£19.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 6.6 quid per person (£19.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 4.95 quid per person (£19.8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 13.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 114.48 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 13.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames: 19.8 quid.

 

 

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 Leicester to Kingston upon Thames.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.25 £ (12.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.17 £ (12.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.13 £ (12.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames

The most time-consuming route from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames spans a distance of 110.15 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 41 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames is the second suggested route (110mi, 2h 41min) and costs 19.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames is the first suggested route (114mi, 2h 5min) and costs 19.8 £.

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 Leicester to Kingston upon Thames?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 114mi (distance from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames) and its duration is 2h 5min. The slowest route is 110mi, and its duration is 2h 41min.

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

Where is Leicester located?

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.

What is the location of Kingston upon Thames?

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.