Maldon Merton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Maldon and Merton by car is 50.8 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

How far is Merton from Maldon? The driving distance is 50.8 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Maldon, County: Essex, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
50.8 mi , 1 h 27 min
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Route from Maldon to Merton on map



Driving directions from Maldon to Merton

50.8 mi 1 h 27 min
1.
Head northeast
139 ft
2.
Turn left onto London Road
0.5 mi
3.
Continue onto Old London Road
2.4 mi
4.
Turn left onto London Road
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Runsell Green
0.4 mi
6.
Turn right onto Maldon Road (A414)
0.7 mi
7.
Make a slight right onto Main Road (A414)
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Bell Hill (A414)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Main Road (A414)
1 mi
10.
Continue onto Maldon Road (A414)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
28 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
1288 ft
13.
Merge right onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
5.8 mi
14.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.4 mi
15.
Continue onto Ingatestone Bypass (A12)
3.6 mi
16.
Continue onto Brentwood Bypass (A12)
4.2 mi
17.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A12)
2.7 mi
18.
Enter Gallows Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Eastern Avenue East (A12)
248 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue East (A12)
3.4 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto Eastern Avenue West (A1112)
252 ft
21.
Make a slight left onto Whalebone Lane North (A1112)
0.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Whalebone Lane South (A1112)
0.8 mi
23.
Turn right onto Wood Lane (A124)
1.1 mi
24.
Turn left onto Porters Avenue (A1153)
1.1 mi
25.
Turn left onto Lodge Avenue (A1153)
0.7 mi
26.
Take the ramp onto Alfred's Way (A13)
1.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Newham Way (A13)
3.1 mi
28.
Keep left towards Central London
1.4 mi
29.
Continue onto Commercial Road (A13)
0.5 mi
30.
Turn left onto Branch Road (A101)
1.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Jamaica Road (A200)
142 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Jamaica Road (A200)
0.6 mi
33.
Turn left onto Abbey Street (B202)
0.4 mi
34.
Turn left onto Tower Bridge Road (A100)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Bricklayers Arms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Kent Road (A201)
448 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto New Kent Road (A201)
0.7 mi
37.
Turn left onto Elephant and Castle (A3)
322 ft
38.
Continue onto Newington Butts (A3)
0.3 mi
39.
Keep left onto Newington Butts (A3)
378 ft
40.
Continue onto Kennington Park Road (A3)
0.6 mi
41.
Keep right onto Kennington Park Road (A3)
796 ft
42.
Continue onto Clapham Road (A3)
0.7 mi
43.
Keep right onto Clapham Road (A3)
0.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Clapham High Street (A3)
0.4 mi
45.
Merge right onto Clapham Common South Side (A3)
240 ft
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto Clapham Common South Side (A24)
177 ft
47.
Merge right onto Clapham Common South Side (A24)
0.7 mi
48.
Continue onto Balham Hill (A24)
0.3 mi
49.
Continue onto Balham High Road (A24)
1 mi
50.
Continue onto Upper Tooting Road (A24)
0.5 mi
51.
Continue onto Tooting High Street (A24)
0.5 mi
52.
Continue onto High Street Colliers Wood (A24)
0.5 mi
53.
Continue onto Merton High Street (A238)
0.6 mi
54.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A238)
1 mi
55.
Turn left onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
56.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £8.9. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £4.45 (£8.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.97 per passenger (£8.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £2.23 per passenger (£8.9 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 6.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £8.9 comes from for the journey from Maldon to Merton.
 

 

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 Maldon to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.1 £ (6.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.07 £ (6.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.55 £ (6.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maldon to Merton

The second route from Maldon to the Merton is 63.12 miles and takes 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Maldon to Merton by car?

The cheapest route from Maldon to Merton is the first suggested route (50.8mi, 1h 27min) and costs 8.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maldon to Merton is the second suggested route (63mi, 1h 28min) and costs 11 £.

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 Maldon to Merton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 50.8mi (distance from Maldon to Merton) and its duration is 1h 27min. The slowest route is 63mi, and its duration is 1h 28min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Maldon to Merton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Maldon to Merton. It provides driving directions from Maldon to Merton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Maldon - Merton 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 Maldon to Merton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Maldon located?

Maldon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 38 meters above sea level. Maldon has coordinates 51.7318050o,0.6714480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Maldon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merton?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.