Route from Melton to Hastings

The distance between Melton and Hastings is 186 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Hastings, County: East Sussex, England
186 mi , 3 h 17 min
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Route from Melton to Hastings on map



Driving directions from Melton to Hastings

186 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.9 mi
2.
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Goadby Road
571 ft
4.
Turn left onto Melton Road (A607)
4.1 mi
5.
Turn right
419 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Gorse Lane
2.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto Ten Acre Lane
0.4 mi
8.
Make a slight left onto Heath Lane
2.9 mi
9.
Turn right onto Great North Road (A1)
25.1 mi
10.
Continue onto Water Newton Bypass (A1)
0.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
13.8 mi
12.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
14.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
15.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
17.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
18.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
19.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
20.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
21.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
22.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
23.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
24.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
25.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
2.5 mi
26.
Continue onto Hastings Road (A21)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Kipping's Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A21
113 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
798 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A21
91 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
3 mi
31.
Enter Forstal Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lamberhurst Bypass (A21)
209 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Lamberhurst Bypass (A21)
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Scotney Castle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A21
109 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
6.1 mi
35.
Turn left onto Merriments Lane (A229)
0.4 mi
36.
Turn right to stay on Merriments Lane
1.4 mi
37.
Turn right onto Junction Road (B2244)
5.2 mi
38.
Continue onto Hawkhurst Road (B2244)
0.5 mi
39.
Continue onto Sandrock Hill (B2244)
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto The Street (B2244)
1 mi
41.
Turn left onto Chapel Hill
1183 ft
42.
Make a slight right onto Crazy Lane
0.3 mi
43.
Continue left onto Whydown Hill (A21)
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Kent Street (A21)
1.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Ebden's Hill (A21)
0.8 mi
46.
Continue onto Sedlescombe Road North (A21)
1.7 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left
259 ft
48.
Merge right onto London Road (A21)
1017 ft
49.
Keep left onto Bohemia Road (A21)
0.8 mi
50.
Turn right onto Falaise Road
933 ft
51.
Turn left
817 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Melton to Hastings with petrol?

Driving from Melton to Hastings costs £32.4 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £16.2 per person. With three passengers, it's £10.8 per person, and with four passengers, it's £8.1 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 22.5 liters of fuel. This results in a £32.4 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

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 Melton to Hastings.

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 Melton to Hastings

An alternative route from Melton to the Hastings is 195.34 miles and takes 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Melton to Hastings by car?

The cheapest route from Melton to Hastings is the first suggested route (186mi, 3h 17min) and costs 32.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Melton to Hastings is the second suggested route (195mi, 4h 3min) and costs 34.1 £.

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 Melton to Hastings?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 186mi (distance from Melton to Hastings) and its duration is 3h 17min. The slowest route is 195mi, and its duration is 4h 3min.

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Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Hastings?

Hastings is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Hastings has coordinates 50.8542590o,0.5734530o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hastings from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.