Route from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and Shepway is 82 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Shepway, County: Kent, England
82 mi , 1 h 41 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway

82 mi 1 h 41 min
1.
Head southeast on Duke Street
155 ft
2.
Turn right onto Eton Street (A307)
476 ft
3.
Turn right onto Paradise Road (A305)
442 ft
4.
Continue onto Red Lion Street (A305)
515 ft
5.
Turn left to stay on Red Lion Street (A305)
81 ft
6.
Turn left onto Hill Street (A305)
634 ft
7.
Keep right onto Petersham Road (A307)
0.8 mi
8.
Turn sharp right onto Petersham Road (A307)
1 mi
9.
Continue onto Upper Ham Road (A307)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Richmond Road (A307)
1.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Cromwell Road (A307)
935 ft
12.
Turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Road (A307)
438 ft
13.
Make a slight right towards Kingston Bridge
156 ft
14.
Make a slight right onto Fairfield North (A307)
685 ft
15.
Keep left towards Esher
0.3 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
37 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Surbiton Road (A240)
995 ft
19.
Continue onto Surbiton Hill Road (A240)
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto Ewell Road (A240)
0.7 mi
21.
Turn right onto Ditton Road (B3364)
0.3 mi
22.
Turn left onto Hook Road (A243)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Hook Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Hook Road
198 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Hook Road
0.8 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A243
137 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A243
3.5 mi
27.
Keep right towards Leatherhead town centre
281 ft
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Gatwick
22.6 mi
29.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
30.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
31.
Merge right onto M20
27.4 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Lacton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Bad Munstereifel Road (A2070)
1052 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Bad Munstereifel Road (A2070)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bad Munstereifel Road (A2070)
330 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Bad Munstereifel Road (A2070)
1202 ft
37.
Turn left onto Church Road
0.3 mi
38.
Continue slightly right onto Cheeseman's Green Lane
1.4 mi
39.
Turn left
0.6 mi
40.
Turn right
28 ft
41.
Turn left
4.4 mi
42.
Make a slight right
1.8 mi
43.
Turn left onto Gammons Farm Lane
1005 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £14.3. 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 £7.15 (£14.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.77 per passenger (£14.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £3.58 per passenger (£14.3 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 9.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £14.3 comes from for the journey from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.95 £ (9.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.3 £ (9.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.48 £ (9.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway

The second route from Richmond upon Thames to the Shepway is 78.38 miles and takes 1 hour and 41 minutes.

The third route from Richmond upon Thames to the Shepway is 82.24 miles and takes 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway by car?

The cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway is the second suggested route (78mi, 1h 41min) and costs 13.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway is the first suggested route (82mi, 1h 41min) and costs 14.3 £.

The most expensive route from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway is the third suggested route (82mi, 2h 5min) and costs 14.4 £.

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 Richmond upon Thames to Shepway?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 82mi (distance from Richmond upon Thames to Shepway) and its duration is 1h 41min. The other route is 78mi, and its duration is 1h 41min. The slowest route is 82mi, and its duration is 2h 5min.

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

Where is Richmond upon Thames located?

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Shepway?

Shepway is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 2 meters above sea level. Shepway has coordinates 51.0293030o,0.9548078o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Shepway from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.