Route from London to Ashford

The distance between London and Ashford is 56.9 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

From: London, County: Greater London, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
56.9 mi , 1 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from London to Ashford on map



Driving directions from London to Ashford

56.9 mi 1 h 16 min
1.
Head north on Charing Cross
316 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitehall (A3212)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Parliament Street (A3212)
450 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on Parliament Street (A3212)
163 ft
5.
Turn left onto Bridge Street (A302)
454 ft
6.
Continue onto Westminster Bridge (A302)
0.3 mi
7.
Turn left to stay on Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
295 ft
8.
Go straight onto Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
0.6 mi
9.
Turn right onto St George's Circus (A201)
90 ft
10.
Continue onto London Road (A201)
0.3 mi
11.
Turn left onto Elephant and Castle (A3)
318 ft
12.
Continue onto New Kent Road (A201)
0.5 mi
13.
Keep right onto Bricklayers Arms Flyover (A2)
0.3 mi
14.
Merge right onto Old Kent Road (A2)
1.6 mi
15.
Continue onto New Cross Road (A2)
1.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Deptford Broadway (A2)
544 ft
17.
Continue onto Deptford Bridge (A2)
644 ft
18.
Continue onto Blackheath Road (A2)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue slightly right onto Blackheath Hill (A2)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Shooters Hill Road (A2)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shooters Hill Road (A2)
167 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Shooters Hill Road (A2)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Sun in the Sands Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
450 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
1002 ft
25.
Merge right onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
0.6 mi
26.
Keep left onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
6.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
5.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
29.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
31.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
33.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
35.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
37.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
38.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
47.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
49.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from London to Ashford?

The expense of driving from London to Ashford using petrol amounts to £9.9. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £4.95 (£9.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £3.3 per person (£9.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £2.48 per person (£9.9 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 6.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £9.9 for the trip from London to Ashford.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from London to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.1 £ (6.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.07 £ (6.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.55 £ (6.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from London to Ashford

The second route from London to the Ashford is 55.72 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

The third route from London to the Ashford is 58.75 miles and takes 1 hour and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from London to Ashford is the second suggested route (55.7mi, 1h 17min) and costs 9.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from London to Ashford is the first suggested route (56.9mi, 1h 16min) and costs 9.9 £.

The most expensive route from London to Ashford is the third suggested route (58.8mi, 1h 32min) and costs 10.2 £.

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 London to Ashford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 56.9mi (distance from London to Ashford) and its duration is 1h 16min. The other route is 55.7mi, and its duration is 1h 17min. The slowest route is 58.8mi, and its duration is 1h 32min.

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

London is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. London has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of London 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.