Route from Maidstone to West Lancashire

The distance between Maidstone and West Lancashire is 255 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: West Lancashire, County: Lancashire, England
255 mi , 4 h 15 min
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Route from Maidstone to West Lancashire on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to West Lancashire

255 mi 4 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
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
2.7 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.4 mi
41.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M58
31 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto M58
5.2 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards St Helens
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Bickerstaffe Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards Southport
917 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout towards Southport
589 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Burscough
233 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout towards Burscough
1.3 mi
48.
Turn left onto Wigan Road (A577)
0.7 mi
49.
Turn right onto Castle Lane
0.9 mi
50.
Continue left onto Lathom Lane
682 ft
51.
Turn left
1056 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Maidstone to West Lancashire by car?

The journey from Maidstone to West Lancashire by car comes with a price tag of £44.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £22.25 for the trip (£44.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £14.83 each (£44.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £11.13 each (£44.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 30.9 liters of fuel. And that's where the £44.5 comes from for the trip from Maidstone to West Lancashire.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £44.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to West Lancashire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.45 £ (30.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.3 £ (30.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.73 £ (30.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to West Lancashire

An alternative route from Maidstone to the West Lancashire is 266.74 miles and takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Maidstone to West Lancashire by car?

The cheapest route from Maidstone to West Lancashire is the first suggested route (255mi, 4h 15min) and costs 44.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to West Lancashire is the second suggested route (267mi, 4h 27min) and costs 46.6 £.

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 West Lancashire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 255mi (distance from Maidstone to West Lancashire) and its duration is 4h 15min. The slowest route is 267mi, and its duration is 4h 27min.

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

West Lancashire is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 36 meters above sea level. West Lancashire has coordinates 53.5728525o,-2.8558128o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Lancashire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.