Route from Maidstone to Winchester

The distance between Maidstone and Winchester is 98 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Winchester, County: Hampshire, England
98 mi , 1 h 43 min
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Route from Maidstone to Winchester on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Winchester

98 mi 1 h 43 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)
751 ft
4.
Turn left onto Broadway (A229)
793 ft
5.
Continue onto Tonbridge Road (A20)
732 ft
6.
Turn right onto Terrace Road (A20)
573 ft
7.
Go straight onto London Road (A20)
1.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A20)
135 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
1249 ft
10.
Keep left onto Coldharbour Lane (A20)
679 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M20: London
5.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards Gatwick
10 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
35.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M3
41.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
1288 ft
18.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Easton Lane
1103 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Easton Lane
468 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Easton Lane
135 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Easton Lane
0.4 mi
22.
Continue onto Wales Street
0.3 mi
23.
Turn left onto Union Street (B3330)
438 ft
24.
Continue onto Eastgate Street (B3330)
861 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (B3330)
23 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (B3330)
82 ft
27.
Turn right onto Colebrook Street
793 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Maidstone to Winchester by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 17 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 8.5 quid each (£17 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 5.67 quid (£17 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 4.25 quid (£17 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 Winchester is about 97.92 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 11.9 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 (11.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 17 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Maidstone to Winchester: 17 pounds.
 

 

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 Winchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.35 £ (10.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.57 £ (10.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.68 £ (10.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Winchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Maidstone to Winchester covers 94.95 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 22 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Winchester is the second suggested route (95mi, 2h 22min) and costs 16.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Winchester is the first suggested route (98mi, 1h 43min) and costs 17 £.

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 Winchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 98mi (distance from Maidstone to Winchester) and its duration is 1h 43min. The slowest route is 95mi, and its duration is 2h 22min.

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

Winchester is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 38 meters above sea level. Winchester has coordinates 51.0597710o,-1.3101420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Winchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.