Route from Maidstone to Portsmouth

The distance between Maidstone and Portsmouth is 97 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
97 mi , 1 h 43 min
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Route from Maidstone to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Portsmouth

97 mi 1 h 43 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
28.4 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW & C)
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
43 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Ripley By-Pass (A3)
7.7 mi
19.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
1.3 mi
20.
Keep right onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
4 mi
21.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3 mi
23.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
24.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.2 mi
25.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
26.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
233 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
28.
Continue onto London Road (A3)
10.1 mi
29.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
31.
Keep right at the fork
235 ft
32.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A3)
87 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A3)
921 ft
34.
Keep right onto A3
1 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A3
9 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
196 ft
37.
Turn right onto Walden Road
970 ft
38.
Turn left onto Widley Road
609 ft
39.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
32 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Maidstone to Portsmouth?

The expense of driving from Maidstone to Portsmouth, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £17. 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 £8.5 (£17 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.67 per passenger (£17 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £4.25 per passenger (£17 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 Portsmouth, approximately 11.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 97.36 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 £17 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.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.9 £ (11.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.93 £ (11.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.95 £ (11.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Portsmouth

The slowest route from Maidstone to the Portsmouth is 96.56 miles and takes 2 hours and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (97mi, 2h 7min) and costs 16.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (97mi, 1h 43min) and costs 17 £.

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 Portsmouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 97mi (distance from Maidstone to Portsmouth) and its duration is 1h 43min. The slowest route is 97mi, and its duration is 2h 7min.

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

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.