Route from Port Talbot to Maidstone

The distance between Port Talbot and Maidstone is 226 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
226 mi , 3 h 57 min
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Route from Port Talbot to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Maidstone

226 mi 3 h 57 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
53.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
17.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
18.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
27.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
28.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
32.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
33.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
34.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
35.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
36.
Merge right onto M20
5.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A229: Maidstone
1 mi
38.
Keep left towards M20: Maidstone
1187 ft
39.
Keep right towards M20: Maidstone
217 ft
40.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
468 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
147 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
49.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
50.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
51.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
52.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
53.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
54.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
55.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Port Talbot to Maidstone?

The expense of driving from Port Talbot to Maidstone, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £39.4. 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 £19.7 (£39.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.13 per passenger (£39.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.85 per passenger (£39.4 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 Port Talbot to Maidstone, approximately 27.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 225.58 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 £39.4 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.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.65 £ (27.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.1 £ (27.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.83 £ (27.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Maidstone

The second route from Port Talbot to the Maidstone is 248.07 miles and takes 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Port Talbot to Maidstone by car?

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Maidstone is the first suggested route (226mi, 3h 57min) and costs 39.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Maidstone is the second suggested route (248mi, 5h 13min) and costs 43.3 £.

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 Port Talbot to Maidstone?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 226mi (distance from Port Talbot to Maidstone) and its duration is 3h 57min. The slowest route is 248mi, and its duration is 5h 13min.

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

Port Talbot is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Port Talbot has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Port Talbot 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.