Route from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames

The distance between St Albans and Kingston upon Thames is 38.6 miles. Travel time is 51 minutes.

From: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
38.6 mi , 51 min
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Route from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames on map



Driving directions from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames

38.6 mi 51 min
1.
Head northwest on Waddington Road
338 ft
2.
Turn left onto Britton Avenue
476 ft
3.
Turn left onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
4.
Continue onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
5.
Turn right onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
131 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
0.3 mi
8.
Turn left onto Watling Street (A5183)
0.7 mi
9.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
418 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
23.6 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: London (W)
1147 ft
18.
Enter Runnymede Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
60 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
1.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
389 ft
21.
Enter Crooked Billet Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A308
396 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A308
1.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staines Road West (A308)
210 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines Road West (A308)
2.3 mi
25.
Enter Sunbury Cross and take the 3rd exit onto Staines Road East (A308)
499 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines Road East (A308)
1.5 mi
27.
Continue onto Upper Sunbury Road (A308)
0.9 mi
28.
Continue onto Thames Street (A308)
1211 ft
29.
Continue onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
43 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Hampton Court Road (A308)
1.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Horse Fair (A308)
105 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Horse Fair (A308)
0.4 mi
34.
Keep right onto Sopwith Way (A308)
832 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames?

The expense of driving from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames using petrol amounts to £6.7. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £3.35 (£6.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £2.23 per person (£6.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £1.68 per person (£6.7 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 4.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £6.7 for the trip from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames.
 

 

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 St Albans to Kingston upon Thames.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.35 £ (4.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.57 £ (4.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.18 £ (4.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames

The second route from St Albans to the Kingston upon Thames is 30.84 miles and takes 53 minutes.

The third route from St Albans to the Kingston upon Thames is 30.07 miles and takes 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames by car?

The cheapest route from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames is the third suggested route (30.1mi, 57min) and costs 5.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames is the second suggested route (30.8mi, 53min) and costs 5.4 £.

The most expensive route from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames is the first suggested route (38.6mi, 51min) and costs 6.7 £.

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 St Albans to Kingston upon Thames?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 38.6mi (distance from St Albans to Kingston upon Thames) and its duration is 51min. The other route is 30.8mi, and its duration is 53min. The slowest route is 30.1mi, and its duration is 57min.

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

Where is St Albans located?

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kingston upon Thames?

Kingston upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Kingston upon Thames has coordinates 51.4123300o,-0.3006890o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kingston upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.