Route from Maidstone to Christchurch

The distance between Maidstone and Christchurch is 135 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
135 mi , 2 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Maidstone to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Christchurch

135 mi 2 h 19 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
50.1 mi
17.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
18.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
19.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
20.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
22.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
23.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
25.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Maidstone to Christchurch?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 23.4 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 11.7 quid each (£23.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 7.8 quid per person (£23.4 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 5.85 quid per person (£23.4 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 16.3 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 134.84 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 16.3 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Maidstone to Christchurch: 23.4 quid.

 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.4 £ (14.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.93 £ (14.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.7 £ (14.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Christchurch

The second route from Maidstone to the Christchurch is 128.94 miles and takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

The third route from Maidstone to the Christchurch is 133.92 miles and takes 3 hours and 13 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Christchurch is the second suggested route (129mi, 2h 20min) and costs 22.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Maidstone to Christchurch is the third suggested route (134mi, 3h 13min) and costs 23.2 £.

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Christchurch is the first suggested route (135mi, 2h 19min) and costs 23.4 £.

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 Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 135mi (distance from Maidstone to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 19min. The other route is 129mi, and its duration is 2h 20min. The slowest route is 134mi, and its duration is 3h 13min.

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

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.