Route from Maidstone to Kettering

The distance between Maidstone and Kettering is 124 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
124 mi , 2 h 7 min
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Route from Maidstone to Kettering on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Kettering

124 mi 2 h 7 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
14 mi
26.
Keep right onto M11
28.4 mi
27.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
28.
Continue onto A14
24.5 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
748 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
843 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
102 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.4 mi
34.
Keep right onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
86 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
65 ft
37.
Keep left onto Northampton Road (A6003)
454 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Maidstone to Kettering by car?

Embarking on the journey from Maidstone to Kettering, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 21.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 10.75 pounds for each of two passengers, 7.17 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.38 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 123.77 miles, the car craves around 15 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (15 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 21.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Maidstone to Kettering is marked by a fuel cost of 21.5 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Kettering.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.75 £ (13.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.5 £ (13.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.38 £ (13.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Kettering

An alternative route from Maidstone to the Kettering is 130.17 miles and takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Kettering is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 7min) and costs 21.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Kettering is the second suggested route (130mi, 2h 38min) and costs 22.6 £.

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 Kettering?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Maidstone to Kettering) and its duration is 2h 7min. The slowest route is 130mi, and its duration is 2h 38min.

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

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.