Route from Rutherglen to Medway

The distance between Rutherglen and Medway is 438 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
438 mi , 7 h 14 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Medway on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Medway

438 mi 7 h 14 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
5.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
27.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
30.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
31.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
32.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
34.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
35.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
37.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
38.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
42.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
43.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
44.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
45.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Rutherglen to Medway by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £76.5. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £38.25 (£76.5/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £25.5 (£76.5/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £19.13 (£76.5/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 438.28 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 438.28 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 53.1 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 53.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £76.5.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Rutherglen to Medway amounts to £76.5.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 53.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.55 £ (53.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.7 £ (53.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.28 £ (53.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Medway

An alternative route from Rutherglen to the Medway is 432.4 miles and takes 7 hours and 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Medway is the second suggested route (432mi, 7h 21min) and costs 75.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Medway is the first suggested route (438mi, 7h 14min) and costs 76.5 £.

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 Medway?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 438mi (distance from Rutherglen to Medway) and its duration is 7h 14min. The slowest route is 432mi, and its duration is 7h 21min.

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