Maidstone Rutland by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Maidstone and Rutland by car is 138 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

How far is Rutland from Maidstone? The driving distance is 138 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Rutland, County: Rutland, England
138 mi , 2 h 25 min
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Route from Maidstone to Rutland on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Rutland

138 mi 2 h 25 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
314 ft
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
28.5 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
1092 ft
31.
Turn left onto Empingham Road (A606)
0.7 mi
32.
Continue onto Stamford Road (A606)
3 mi
33.
Continue slightly left onto Audit Hall Road (A606)
1070 ft
34.
Continue slightly left onto Whitwell Road (A606)
1.6 mi
35.
Continue onto Stamford Road (A606)
3.2 mi
36.
Turn left onto Old Stamford Road
0.6 mi
37.
Continue onto Oakham Road
1.2 mi
38.
Continue onto Ketton Road
0.6 mi
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Maidstone to Rutland with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Maidstone to Rutland. The journey using petrol will set you back 24 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 12 pounds (£24 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 8 pounds (£24 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 6 pounds (£24 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Maidstone and Rutland is approximately 137.79 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 16.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (16.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 24 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Maidstone to Rutland is 24 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Rutland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.35 £ (16.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.57 £ (16.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.18 £ (16.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Rutland

The second route from Maidstone to the Rutland is 148.18 miles and takes 3 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Rutland is the first suggested route (138mi, 2h 25min) and costs 24 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Rutland is the second suggested route (148mi, 3h 5min) and costs 25.9 £.

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 Rutland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 138mi (distance from Maidstone to Rutland) and its duration is 2h 25min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 5min.

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

Rutland is located in Rutland county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 120 meters above sea level. Rutland has coordinates 52.6560106o,-0.6564658o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.