Route from Maidstone to Ribble Valley

The distance between Maidstone and Ribble Valley is 284 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Ribble Valley, County: Lancashire, England
284 mi , 4 h 55 min
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Route from Maidstone to Ribble Valley on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Ribble Valley

284 mi 4 h 55 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
23.5 mi
23.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
27.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
29.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
31.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
34.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
36.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
39.
Keep right onto M6
19.4 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto Samlesbury Interchange
1267 ft
41.
Keep right onto Samlesbury Interchange
435 ft
42.
Enter Samlesbury Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Preston New Road (A59)
0.3 mi
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston New Road (A59)
1.2 mi
44.
Take the ramp onto Preston New Road (A59)
453 ft
45.
Merge left onto Preston New Road (A59)
455 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
12 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout
70 ft
48.
Merge left onto Whalley Road (A59)
1.4 mi
49.
Continue onto Myerscough Smithy Road (A59)
1.2 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
168 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
5 mi
52.
Enter Langho Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
519 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
2.5 mi
54.
Enter Whalley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
148 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.6 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
138 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
104 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
1.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pendle Road
62 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Pendle Road
979 ft
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pendle Road
75 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Pendle Road
0.7 mi
64.
Turn right onto Waterloo Road (A671)
0.3 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Well Terrace (B6478)
43 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Well Terrace (B6478)
440 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Waddington Road (B6478)
17 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Waddington Road (B6478)
0.7 mi
69.
Continue onto Clitheroe Road (B6478)
0.9 mi
70.
Continue onto Belle Vue Lane (B6478)
3.9 mi
71.
Turn left
1 mi
72.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Maidstone to Ribble Valley?

Well, using petrol, it's £49.7. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £24.85 for the trip (£49.7 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £16.57 each (£49.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £12.43 each (£49.7 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 34.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £49.7 comes from for the trip from Maidstone to Ribble Valley.

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Ribble Valley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.2 £ (34.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.47 £ (34.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.6 £ (34.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Ribble Valley

The slowest route from Maidstone to the Ribble Valley is 279.96 miles and takes 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Maidstone to Ribble Valley by car?

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Ribble Valley is the second suggested route (280mi, 5h 3min) and costs 48.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Ribble Valley is the first suggested route (284mi, 4h 55min) and costs 49.7 £.

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 Ribble Valley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 284mi (distance from Maidstone to Ribble Valley) and its duration is 4h 55min. The slowest route is 280mi, and its duration is 5h 3min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Maidstone to Ribble Valley by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Maidstone to Ribble Valley. It provides driving directions from Maidstone to Ribble Valley, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Maidstone - Ribble Valley route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Ribble Valley?

Ribble Valley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 218 meters above sea level. Ribble Valley has coordinates 53.9289626o,-2.4627718o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ribble Valley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.