Route from Rossendale to Medway

The distance between Rossendale and Medway is 261 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Rossendale, County: Lancashire, England
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
261 mi , 4 h 22 min
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Route from Rossendale to Medway on map



Driving directions from Rossendale to Medway

261 mi 4 h 22 min
1.
Head southeast on Joe Connolly Way
114 ft
2.
Turn left to stay on Joe Connolly Way
122 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on Joe Connolly Way
188 ft
4.
Turn left onto Schofield Street
299 ft
5.
Turn right onto Burnley Road East (B6238)
480 ft
6.
Turn right onto Bacup Road (A681)
1.1 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bocholt Way (A681)
10 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Bocholt Way (A681)
0.6 mi
9.
Enter Queen's Square Island and take the 2nd exit onto A682
100 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A682
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A682
122 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A682
0.8 mi
13.
Merge left onto A56
1.5 mi
14.
Continue onto M66
8.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Ring Road
747 ft
16.
Keep right towards M60: Ring Road
563 ft
17.
Enter Simister Island and take the 3rd exit towards M62
982 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards M62
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto M60
6.9 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
21.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
23.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
24.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
25.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
26.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
28.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
30.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
31.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
32.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
34.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
36.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
38.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
40.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
41.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
43.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
44.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
45.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
47.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
48.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
49.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
50.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
51.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
55.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
56.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
57.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
58.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Rossendale to Medway with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Rossendale to Medway. The journey using petrol will set you back 45.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 22.75 pounds (£45.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 15.17 pounds (£45.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 11.38 pounds (£45.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Rossendale and Medway is approximately 260.66 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 31.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (31.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 45.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Rossendale to Medway is 45.5 pounds.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Rossendale to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.8 £ (31.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.53 £ (31.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.9 £ (31.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rossendale to Medway

The slowest route from Rossendale to the Medway is 268.15 miles and takes 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rossendale to Medway by car?

The cheapest route from Rossendale to Medway is the first suggested route (261mi, 4h 22min) and costs 45.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rossendale to Medway is the second suggested route (268mi, 4h 29min) and costs 46.8 £.

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 Rossendale to Medway?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 261mi (distance from Rossendale to Medway) and its duration is 4h 22min. The slowest route is 268mi, and its duration is 4h 29min.

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

Where is Rossendale located?

Rossendale is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 209 meters above sea level. Rossendale has coordinates 53.6940302o,-2.2559579o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rossendale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Medway?

Medway is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Medway has coordinates 51.4047432o,0.5417861o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Medway from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.