Sandwell Ashford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sandwell and Ashford by car is 187 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

How far is Ashford from Sandwell? The driving distance is 187 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
187 mi , 3 h 9 min
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Route from Sandwell to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Sandwell to Ashford

187 mi 3 h 9 min
1.
Head south on Hill Top (A4196)
928 ft
2.
Continue onto Black Lake (A4196)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Old Meeting Street (A4196)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter Albion Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto The Expressway (A41)
74 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto The Expressway (A41)
1.6 mi
6.
Enter West Bromwich Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M5
67 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout towards M5
1.6 mi
8.
Keep left onto M5
1.9 mi
9.
Merge right onto M6
35.8 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
13.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
14.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
15.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
17.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
19.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
21.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
23.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
24.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
25.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
29.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
31.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
33.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
34.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
37.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
43.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
44.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
45.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Sandwell to Ashford?

The expense of driving from Sandwell to Ashford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £32.7. 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 £16.35 (£32.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.9 per passenger (£32.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £8.18 per passenger (£32.7 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 Sandwell to Ashford, approximately 22.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 187.15 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 £32.7 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.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Sandwell to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.35 £ (22.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.57 £ (22.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.68 £ (22.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sandwell to Ashford

The second route from Sandwell to the Ashford is 196.78 miles and takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.

The third route from Sandwell to the Ashford is 182.18 miles and takes 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sandwell to Ashford by car?

The cheapest route from Sandwell to Ashford is the third suggested route (182mi, 4h 16min) and costs 31.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sandwell to Ashford is the first suggested route (187mi, 3h 9min) and costs 32.7 £.

The most expensive route from Sandwell to Ashford is the second suggested route (197mi, 3h 19min) and costs 34.3 £.

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 Sandwell to Ashford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 187mi (distance from Sandwell to Ashford) and its duration is 3h 9min. The other route is 197mi, and its duration is 3h 19min. The slowest route is 182mi, and its duration is 4h 16min.

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Where is Sandwell located?

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.