Route from Rutherglen to Dartford

The distance between Rutherglen and Dartford is 424 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
424 mi , 6 h 59 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Dartford on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Dartford

424 mi 6 h 59 min
1.
Head north on Glebe Place
23 ft
2.
Turn right onto Toryglen Road
430 ft
3.
Turn left onto Burnhill Street (B768)
872 ft
4.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
1 mi
5.
Keep left onto A724
0.3 mi
6.
Turn right
88 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right onto M74
4.3 mi
8.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
9.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
10.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
11.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
12.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
13.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
15.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
17.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
19.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
21.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
23.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
25.
Continue towards M25: (M20
4.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A225: Dartford
0.3 mi
27.
Keep right at the fork
198 ft
28.
Make a slight right
385 ft
29.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
32.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
33.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
36.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
37.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Rutherglen to Dartford?

The expense of driving from Rutherglen to Dartford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £74. 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 £37 (£74 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £24.67 per passenger (£74 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £18.5 per passenger (£74 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 Rutherglen to Dartford, approximately 51.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 423.71 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 £74 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.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.65 £ (51.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.1 £ (51.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.83 £ (51.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Dartford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Rutherglen to Dartford covers 417.82 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 6 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Rutherglen to Dartford by car?

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Dartford is the second suggested route (418mi, 7h 6min) and costs 72.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Dartford is the first suggested route (424mi, 6h 59min) and costs 74 £.

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 Rutherglen to Dartford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 424mi (distance from Rutherglen to Dartford) and its duration is 6h 59min. The slowest route is 418mi, and its duration is 7h 6min.

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

Where is Rutherglen located?

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dartford?

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.