Route from Maidstone to Rutherglen

The distance between Maidstone and Rutherglen is 443 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
443 mi , 7 h 18 min
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Route from Maidstone to Rutherglen on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Rutherglen

443 mi 7 h 18 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
116 mi
40.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
41.
Continue onto M74
33.3 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
43.
Turn left onto Cambuslang Road (A724)
1191 ft
44.
Make a slight right
133 ft
45.
Keep left onto Hamilton Road (B768)
225 ft
46.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
0.9 mi
47.
Continue onto Burnhill Street (B768)
1055 ft
48.
Turn right onto Pinkerton Avenue
251 ft
49.
Turn right onto Glebe Place
219 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Maidstone to Rutherglen by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 76.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 38.4 quid each (£76.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 25.6 quid (£76.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 19.2 quid (£76.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Maidstone and Rutherglen is about 442.91 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 53.7 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (53.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 76.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Maidstone to Rutherglen: 76.8 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Rutherglen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 48.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.25 £ (48.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.17 £ (48.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.13 £ (48.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Rutherglen

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Maidstone to Rutherglen covers 437.63 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 28 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Rutherglen is the second suggested route (438mi, 7h 28min) and costs 75.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Rutherglen is the first suggested route (443mi, 7h 18min) and costs 76.8 £.

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 Rutherglen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 443mi (distance from Maidstone to Rutherglen) and its duration is 7h 18min. The slowest route is 438mi, and its duration is 7h 28min.

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

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.