Route from Maldon to South Somerset

The distance between Maldon and South Somerset is 186 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Maldon, County: Essex, England
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
186 mi , 3 h 14 min
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Route from Maldon to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Maldon to South Somerset

186 mi 3 h 14 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
18.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
20.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
21.
Continue onto M25
43 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
23.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
24.
Merge right onto M3
30.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
26.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
27.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
29.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
31.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
34.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
35.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
36.
Enter Podimore and take the 2nd exit onto A372
520 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A372
1.6 mi
38.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Maldon to South Somerset?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £32.4. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £16.2 each (£32.4 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10.8 a head (£32.4 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £8.1 per person (£32.4 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 22.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £32.4 total comes from for the trip from Maldon to South Somerset.
 

 

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 Maldon to South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.25 £ (22.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.5 £ (22.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.63 £ (22.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maldon to South Somerset

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Maldon to South Somerset covers 177.41 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 48 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Maldon to South Somerset by car?

The cheapest route from Maldon to South Somerset is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 48min) and costs 31 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maldon to South Somerset is the first suggested route (186mi, 3h 14min) and costs 32.4 £.

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 South Somerset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 186mi (distance from Maldon to South Somerset) and its duration is 3h 14min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 48min.

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

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.