Route from Maidstone to Chelmsford

The distance between Maidstone and Chelmsford is 47.1 miles. Travel time is 53 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
47.1 mi , 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Maidstone to Chelmsford on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Chelmsford

47.1 mi 53 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
8.4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards Chelmsford
779 ft
24.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A12
984 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
9.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
93 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
29.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
147 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
471 ft
31.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
222 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
19 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
593 ft
35.
Continue onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
36.
Turn left onto Parkway (A1060)
974 ft
37.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
336 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
936 ft
39.
Turn left onto Duke Street
116 ft
40.
Turn left
218 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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If you were to travel from Maidstone to Chelmsford, how much would it charge you?

A trip with petrol gasoline will cost you 8.2 pounds. According to the figure presented above, the price of petrol corresponds to 144 pence per litre, and the amount of petrol that the vehicle consumes is equivalent to 37.5 miles per gallon.
Through carpooling, the cost of this trip is 4.1 pounds for each of the two passengers.
When there are three people in the automobile, the cost of this trip is 2.73 pounds (8.2/3) for each individual passenger.
This trip will cost you 2.05 pounds for each of the four people who are travelling in the automobile.


The cost of fuel is equal to (47.13 miles / 37.5 miles per gallon) multiplied by 144 pence a litre, which is 8.2 pounds.

A more in-depth explanation of the result is as follows:

Fuel usage is miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by the distance travelled by the vehicle.Consumption is 47.13 miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by 37.5 miles per gallon, which equals 5.7 litres

It takes 5.7 litres of fuel.

The cost of fuel is equal to the amount of fuel required multiplied by the price per litre, which is 5.7 litres multiplied by 144 pence a litre, which is 8.2 pounds.

The cost of fuel from Maidstone to Chelmsford is 8.2 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Chelmsford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.85 £ (5.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.9 £ (5.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.43 £ (5.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Chelmsford

The second route from Maidstone to the Chelmsford is 49.25 miles and takes 55 minutes.

The third route from Maidstone to the Chelmsford is 54.03 miles and takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Chelmsford is the first suggested route (47.1mi, 53min) and costs 8.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Maidstone to Chelmsford is the second suggested route (49.3mi, 55min) and costs 8.6 £.

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Chelmsford is the third suggested route (54mi, 1h 5min) and costs 9.4 £.

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 Chelmsford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 47.1mi (distance from Maidstone to Chelmsford) and its duration is 53min. The other route is 49.3mi, and its duration is 55min. The slowest route is 54mi, and its duration is 1h 5min.

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

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.