Route from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire

The distance between Maidstone and Central Bedfordshire is 87 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Central Bedfordshire, County: Bedfordshire, England
87 mi , 1 h 34 min
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Route from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire

87 mi 1 h 34 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.
Continue towards M25: (M11
23.5 mi
23.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
27.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
29.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
31.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
15.3 mi
34.
Take exit 12 on the left towards A5120
0.4 mi
35.
Turn left onto Harlington Road (A5120)
0.6 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5120
54 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A5120
1.5 mi
38.
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
39.
Continue onto Westoning Road
1.1 mi
40.
Continue onto High Street
0.5 mi
41.
Continue onto Flitton Road
546 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire with petrol?

Driving from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire costs £15.2 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £7.6 per person. With three passengers, it's £5.07 per person, and with four passengers, it's £3.8 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 10.6 liters of fuel. This results in a £15.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

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 Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.3 £ (10.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.53 £ (10.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.65 £ (10.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire

The most time-consuming route from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire spans a distance of 86.77 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire by car?

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire is the second suggested route (87mi, 2h 7min) and costs 15.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire is the first suggested route (87mi, 1h 34min) and costs 15.2 £.

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 Central Bedfordshire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 87mi (distance from Maidstone to Central Bedfordshire) and its duration is 1h 34min. The slowest route is 87mi, and its duration is 2h 7min.

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

Central Bedfordshire is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Central Bedfordshire has coordinates 52.0029744o,-0.4651389o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Central Bedfordshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.