Route from Maidstone to Wirral

The distance between Maidstone and Wirral is 260 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
To: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
260 mi , 4 h 20 min
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Route from Maidstone to Wirral on map



Driving directions from Maidstone to Wirral

260 mi 4 h 20 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
58.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
1221 ft
40.
Keep left towards M56
0.6 mi
41.
Merge right onto M56
13.5 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5117: Helsby
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Hapsford Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Hill View Way (A5117)
814 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Hill View Way (A5117)
0.6 mi
45.
Keep left onto Hill View Way (A5117)
2.4 mi
46.
Enter Stanlow Halt Interchange and take the 3rd exit
826 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
48.
Merge right onto M53
11.7 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left towards A552: Birkenhead
0.3 mi
50.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 1st exit
164 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
52.
Go straight onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
503 ft
53.
Make a slight right onto Ackers Road
175 ft
54.
Turn right to stay on Ackers Road
108 ft
55.
Make a slight left to stay on Ackers Road
360 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Home Farm Road
223 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
58.
Go straight onto New Hey Road
508 ft
59.
Turn right
155 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Maidstone to Wirral by car?

Embarking on the journey from Maidstone to Wirral, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 45.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 22.55 pounds for each of two passengers, 15.03 pounds for three passengers, and merely 11.28 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 260.26 miles, the car craves around 31.6 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 (31.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 45.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Maidstone to Wirral is marked by a fuel cost of 45.1 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Maidstone to Wirral.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.25 £ (28.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.5 £ (28.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.13 £ (28.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maidstone to Wirral

An alternative route from Maidstone to the Wirral is 272.09 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maidstone to Wirral is the first suggested route (260mi, 4h 20min) and costs 45.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maidstone to Wirral is the second suggested route (272mi, 4h 32min) and costs 47.2 £.

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 Wirral?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 260mi (distance from Maidstone to Wirral) and its duration is 4h 20min. The slowest route is 272mi, and its duration is 4h 32min.

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

Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.