Pontypool Maidstone by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Maidstone by car is 183 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

How far is Maidstone from Pontypool? The driving distance is 183 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
183 mi , 3 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Pontypool to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Maidstone

183 mi 3 h 9 min
1.
Head east on High Street
560 ft
2.
Turn right onto Upper Bridge Street
397 ft
3.
Turn right onto Lower Park Terrace
539 ft
4.
Turn left onto Albion Road
77 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4043
198 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4043
297 ft
7.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
536 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
483 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
250 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
175 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
16.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
199 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A4042
1.4 mi
19.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
49 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1248 ft
21.
Take the ramp onto M4
8.2 mi
22.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
25.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
26.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
27.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
41.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
42.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
43.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
44.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
45.
Merge right onto M20
5.2 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A229: Maidstone
1 mi
47.
Keep left towards M20: Maidstone
1187 ft
48.
Keep right towards M20: Maidstone
217 ft
49.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
468 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
0.3 mi
51.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
147 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
57.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
58.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
59.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
60.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
61.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
62.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
63.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
64.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £31.9. 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 £15.95 (£31.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.63 per passenger (£31.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £7.98 per passenger (£31.9 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 22.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £31.9 comes from for the journey from Pontypool to Maidstone.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.05 £ (22.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.37 £ (22.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.53 £ (22.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Maidstone

The most time-consuming route from Pontypool to Maidstone spans a distance of 205.15 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Maidstone is the first suggested route (183mi, 3h 9min) and costs 31.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Maidstone is the second suggested route (205mi, 4h 24min) and costs 35.8 £.

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 Pontypool to Maidstone?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 183mi (distance from Pontypool to Maidstone) and its duration is 3h 9min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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

Where is Pontypool located?

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Maidstone?

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.