Route from Maidstone to Castle Point

The distance between Maidstone and Castle Point is 43.1 miles. Travel time is 50 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Castle Point, County: Essex, England
43.1 mi , 50 min
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Route from Maidstone to Castle Point on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Castle Point

43.1 mi 50 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)
1310 ft
4.
Merge left onto Fairmeadow (A229)
661 ft
5.
Continue onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
171 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
218 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.6 mi
10.
Continue onto Chatham Road (A229)
2.9 mi
11.
Take the ramp
1024 ft
12.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
718 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1079 ft
14.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M2
57 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M2
0.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto M2
5.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
18.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
20.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
21.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A13: London
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 3rd exit
0.3 mi
24.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto A13
12.9 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A130: Canvey Island
0.5 mi
27.
Go straight
551 ft
28.
Make a slight right onto Canvey Way (A130)
2.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
330 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
0.7 mi
31.
Continue straight onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
0.3 mi
32.
Turn left onto Meppel Avenue
556 ft
33.
Turn right onto Hudson Way
430 ft
34.
Turn right onto Castle View Road
194 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Maidstone to Castle Point by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £7.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £3.75 (£7.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.5 (£7.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.88 (£7.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 43.15 miles, this computation entails multiplying 43.15 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 5.2 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 5.2 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £7.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Maidstone to Castle Point stands at £7.5.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Castle Point.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.35 £ (4.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.57 £ (4.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.18 £ (4.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Castle Point

The second route from Maidstone to the Castle Point is 45.27 miles and takes 53 minutes.

The third route from Maidstone to the Castle Point is 44.12 miles and takes 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Maidstone to Castle Point by car?

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Castle Point is the first suggested route (43.1mi, 50min) and costs 7.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Maidstone to Castle Point is the third suggested route (44.1mi, 57min) and costs 7.7 £.

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Castle Point is the second suggested route (45.3mi, 53min) and costs 7.9 £.

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 Castle Point?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 43.1mi (distance from Maidstone to Castle Point) and its duration is 50min. The other route is 45.3mi, and its duration is 53min. The slowest route is 44.1mi, and its duration is 57min.

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

Castle Point is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Castle Point has coordinates 51.5345547o,0.5905060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Castle Point from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.