Route from Maidstone to Watford

The distance between Maidstone and Watford is 70 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
70 mi , 1 h 15 min
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Route from Maidstone to Watford on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Watford

70 mi 1 h 15 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
16 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: London
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
14 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.7 mi
27.
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Lane (A405)
420 ft
28.
Take the ramp onto M1
2.2 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
1273 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
32.
Keep right onto Stephenson Way
686 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Colonial Way
229 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Way
591 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Radlett Road
13 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
37.
Make a slight left onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
38.
Turn left onto Queens Road
277 ft
39.
Turn left onto Queen's Place
132 ft
40.
Turn right onto Gladstone Road
779 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Maidstone to Watford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Maidstone to Watford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 12.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 6.1 pounds for each of two passengers, 4.07 pounds for three passengers, and merely 3.05 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 69.94 miles, the car craves around 8.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (8.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 12.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Maidstone to Watford is marked by a fuel cost of 12.2 pounds.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Watford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.25 £ (8.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.83 £ (8.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.13 £ (8.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Watford

The second route from Maidstone to the Watford is 80.3 miles and takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

The third route from Maidstone to the Watford is 63.83 miles and takes 1 hour and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Watford is the third suggested route (64mi, 1h 28min) and costs 11.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Maidstone to Watford is the first suggested route (70mi, 1h 15min) and costs 12.2 £.

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Watford is the second suggested route (80mi, 1h 27min) and costs 14 £.

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 Watford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 70mi (distance from Maidstone to Watford) and its duration is 1h 15min. The other route is 80mi, and its duration is 1h 27min. The slowest route is 64mi, and its duration is 1h 28min.

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

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.