Route from Purbeck to Maidstone by car

The driving distance between Purbeck and Maidstone is 150 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 36 minutes by car.

From: Purbeck, County: Dorset, England
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
150 mi , 2 h 36 min
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Route from Purbeck to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Purbeck to Maidstone

150 mi 2 h 36 min
1.
Head northwest
454 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Helens Road
761 ft
3.
Turn right onto Sandford Road (A351)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandford Road (A351)
81 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandford Road (A351)
0.8 mi
6.
Continue onto Wareham Road (A351)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Blackhill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A351
53 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A351
1 mi
9.
Enter Bakers Arms Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Upton Bypass (A35)
469 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Upton Bypass (A35)
1.5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto A35
1179 ft
12.
Enter Upton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Blandford Road North (A350)
88 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Blandford Road North (A350)
1.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Poole Road (A350)
1.9 mi
15.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A31
589 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
17.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
97 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
13 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
2 mi
21.
Continue straight to stay on A31
1.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
173 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
24.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
10 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
101 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
83 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
30.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
98 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
12.8 mi
32.
Continue onto M27
8.4 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
52.7 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
35.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
36.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
37.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
38.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
39.
Merge right onto M20
5.2 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards A229: Maidstone
1 mi
41.
Keep left towards M20: Maidstone
1187 ft
42.
Keep right towards M20: Maidstone
217 ft
43.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
468 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandling Interchange (A229)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
147 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
51.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
52.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
53.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
54.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
55.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
56.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
57.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
58.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Purbeck to Maidstone by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 26 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 13 quid each (£26 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 8.67 quid (£26 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.5 quid (£26 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Purbeck and Maidstone is about 149.93 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 18.2 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (18.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 26 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Purbeck to Maidstone: 26 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Purbeck to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.2 £ (16.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.47 £ (16.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.1 £ (16.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Purbeck to Maidstone

The second route from Purbeck to the Maidstone is 144.16 miles and takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

The third route from Purbeck to the Maidstone is 154.85 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Purbeck to Maidstone is the second suggested route (144mi, 2h 38min) and costs 25 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Purbeck to Maidstone is the first suggested route (150mi, 2h 36min) and costs 26 £.

The most expensive route from Purbeck to Maidstone is the third suggested route (155mi, 3h 28min) and costs 26.8 £.

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 Purbeck to Maidstone?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 150mi (distance from Purbeck to Maidstone) and its duration is 2h 36min. The other route is 144mi, and its duration is 2h 38min. The slowest route is 155mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

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

Purbeck is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Purbeck has coordinates 50.7020961o,-2.0965194o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Purbeck 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.