Route from Maldon to West Dorset

The distance between Maldon and West Dorset is 194 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Maldon, County: Essex, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
194 mi , 3 h 26 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Maldon to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Maldon to West Dorset

194 mi 3 h 26 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
50.2 mi
25.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
26.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
27.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
28.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
29.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
31.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
33.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
41.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
43.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
47.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
49.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
50.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
51.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
52.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
55.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
56.
Turn left
307 ft
57.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
58.
Turn right
560 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Maldon to West Dorset?

The expense of driving from Maldon to West Dorset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £33.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £16.95 (£33.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.3 per passenger (£33.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £8.48 per passenger (£33.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Maldon to West Dorset, approximately 23.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 193.89 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £33.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Maldon to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.75 £ (23.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.83 £ (23.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.88 £ (23.5/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Maldon to West Dorset

The slowest route from Maldon to the West Dorset is 181.85 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Maldon to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Maldon to West Dorset is the second suggested route (182mi, 4h 6min) and costs 31.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Maldon to West Dorset is the first suggested route (194mi, 3h 26min) and costs 33.9 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 194mi (distance from Maldon to West Dorset) and its duration is 3h 26min. The slowest route is 182mi, and its duration is 4h 6min.

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

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.