Route from Maidstone to Harlow

The distance between Maidstone and Harlow is 49.9 miles. Travel time is 56 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Harlow, County: Essex, England
49.9 mi , 56 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Maidstone to Harlow on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Harlow

49.9 mi 56 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
15.8 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
24.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
25.
Merge right onto M11
4.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Harlow
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Hastingwood Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A414)
988 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A414)
1.4 mi
29.
Enter Clock Tower Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Second Avenue (A1025)
97 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Second Avenue (A1025)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Second Avenue (A1025)
182 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Second Avenue (A1025)
0.4 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Second Avenue (A1025)
163 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Second Avenue (A1025)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Third Avenue (A1025)
97 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Third Avenue (A1025)
1221 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Haydens Road
229 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Haydens Road
1310 ft
39.
Turn left onto Wedhey
393 ft
40.
Turn right onto Wedhey
415 ft
41.
Turn left onto Little Grove Field
175 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Maidstone to Harlow?

The expense of driving from Maidstone to Harlow, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £8.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £4.35 (£8.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.9 per passenger (£8.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.18 per passenger (£8.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Maidstone to Harlow, approximately 6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 49.88 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £8.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.


Diesel cost from Maidstone to Harlow.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3 £ (6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2 £ (6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.5 £ (6/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Maidstone to Harlow

The slowest route from Maidstone to the Harlow is 53.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Harlow is the first suggested route (49.9mi, 56min) and costs 8.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Harlow is the second suggested route (53.5mi, 1h 16min) and costs 9.3 £.

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 Harlow?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 49.9mi (distance from Maidstone to Harlow) and its duration is 56min. The slowest route is 53.5mi, and its duration is 1h 16min.

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

Harlow is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 71 meters above sea level. Harlow has coordinates 51.7677870o,0.0878060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harlow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.