Route from Maidstone to Ipswich

The distance between Maidstone and Ipswich is 89 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
89 mi , 1 h 35 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Maidstone to Ipswich on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Ipswich

89 mi 1 h 35 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
51.7 mi
26.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1214
658 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1214
0.3 mi
28.
Make a slight left onto A1214
2 mi
29.
Continue onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
223 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
340 ft
32.
Turn left onto Elm Street
619 ft
33.
Turn right onto Museum Street
279 ft
34.
Turn right onto Princes Street
424 ft
35.
Turn right onto Civic Drive (A1022)
588 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Maidstone to Ipswich?

The expense of driving from Maidstone to Ipswich, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £15.5. 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 £7.75 (£15.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.17 per passenger (£15.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.88 per passenger (£15.5 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 Ipswich, approximately 10.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 88.7 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 £15.5 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 things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Ipswich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.35 £ (10.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.57 £ (10.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.68 £ (10.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Ipswich

The most time-consuming route from Maidstone to Ipswich spans a distance of 91.53 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Ipswich is the first suggested route (89mi, 1h 35min) and costs 15.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Ipswich is the second suggested route (92mi, 1h 44min) and costs 16 £.

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 Ipswich?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 89mi (distance from Maidstone to Ipswich) and its duration is 1h 35min. The slowest route is 92mi, and its duration is 1h 44min.

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

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.