Route from Maidstone to Cardiff

The distance between Maidstone and Cardiff is 186 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
186 mi , 3 h 17 min
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Route from Maidstone to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Cardiff

186 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head north on College Road (A229)
16 ft
2.
Continue onto Mill Street (A229)
443 ft
3.
Keep left onto Bishops Way (A229)
751 ft
4.
Turn left onto Broadway (A229)
793 ft
5.
Continue onto Tonbridge Road (A20)
732 ft
6.
Turn right onto Terrace Road (A20)
573 ft
7.
Go straight onto London Road (A20)
1.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A20)
135 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
1249 ft
10.
Keep left onto Coldharbour Lane (A20)
679 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M20: London
5.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards Gatwick
10 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
35.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
18.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
20.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
21.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
22.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
33.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
34.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
36.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
37.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
38.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
39.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
40.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
43.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
44.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
45.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
46.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
47.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Maidstone to Cardiff by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £32.5. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £16.25 (£32.5/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £10.83 per person (£32.5/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £8.13 per person (£32.5/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 186.14 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 186.14 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 22.6 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 22.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £32.5.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Maidstone to Cardiff amounts to £32.5.

 

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 Maidstone to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.25 £ (22.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.5 £ (22.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.63 £ (22.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Cardiff

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Maidstone to Cardiff covers 218.57 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 42 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Maidstone to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Cardiff is the first suggested route (186mi, 3h 17min) and costs 32.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Cardiff is the second suggested route (219mi, 4h 42min) and costs 38.2 £.

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 Maidstone to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 186mi (distance from Maidstone to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 17min. The slowest route is 219mi, and its duration is 4h 42min.

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

Where is Maidstone located?

Maidstone is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Maidstone has coordinates 51.2703630o,0.5226990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Maidstone from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.