Route from Maidstone to Rother

The distance between Maidstone and Rother is 26.6 miles. Travel time is 41 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Rother, County: East Sussex, England
26.6 mi , 41 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Maidstone to Rother on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Rother

26.6 mi 41 min
1.
Head north on College Road (A229)
16 ft
2.
Continue onto Mill Street (A229)
443 ft
3.
Keep right onto A229
105 ft
4.
Turn right to stay on Palace Avenue (A229)
730 ft
5.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
6.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Loose Road (A229)
448 ft
8.
Keep left onto Loose Road (A229)
0.6 mi
9.
Turn right onto Loose Road (A229)
1.2 mi
10.
Continue onto Linton Road (A229)
1 mi
11.
Continue onto Linton Hill (A229)
3.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Maidstone Road (A229)
1.3 mi
13.
Continue onto Station Road (A229)
0.4 mi
14.
Continue onto High Street (A229)
0.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Cranbrook Road (A229)
3.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A229
93 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
3.7 mi
18.
Turn right onto Limes Grove
734 ft
19.
Turn left onto Slip Mill Lane
1.3 mi
20.
Go straight onto High Street (A268)
528 ft
21.
Make a slight left onto North Hill Road
0.4 mi
22.
Continue left onto Delmonden Lane
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Horns Hill (A229)
1 mi
24.
Continue onto Merriments Lane (A229)
0.4 mi
25.
Turn left onto London Road (A21)
0.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto Station Road (A265)
1.9 mi
27.
Turn left onto Oxenbridge Lane
0.7 mi
28.
Continue onto Ludpit Lane
1.1 mi
29.
Turn right to stay on Ludpit Lane
46 ft
30.
Turn right onto Brightling Road
1.8 mi
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Maidstone to Rother?

The expense of driving from Maidstone to Rother using petrol amounts to £4.6. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £2.3 (£4.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £1.53 per person (£4.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £1.15 per person (£4.6 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 3.2 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £4.6 for the trip from Maidstone to Rother.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Rother.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.45 £ (2.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.97 £ (2.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.73 £ (2.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Rother

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Maidstone to Rother covers 26.08 miles and necessitates 43 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Rother is the second suggested route (26.1mi, 43min) and costs 4.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Rother is the first suggested route (26.6mi, 41min) and costs 4.6 £.

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 Rother?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 26.6mi (distance from Maidstone to Rother) and its duration is 41min. The slowest route is 26.1mi, and its duration is 43min.

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

Rother is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. Rother has coordinates 50.9698730o,0.4159547o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rother from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.