Route from Stockport to Thanet by car

The driving distance between Stockport and Thanet is 279 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 39 minutes by car.

From: Stockport, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
279 mi , 4 h 39 min
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Route from Stockport to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Stockport to Thanet

279 mi 4 h 39 min
1.
Head southeast on Raisbeck Road
20 ft
2.
Turn right onto Lisburne Lane
1083 ft
3.
Turn right onto Dialstone Lane
0.7 mi
4.
Continue onto Banks Lane
1213 ft
5.
Turn left onto Hall Street (A626)
0.5 mi
6.
Turn right onto St. Marys Way (A6188)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter Portwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M60
250 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M60
3.5 mi
9.
Keep left onto M56
7.5 mi
10.
Keep left onto M56
1.6 mi
11.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
19.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
254 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
25.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
243 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
27.
Merge right towards M25: (M11
34.5 mi
28.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
30.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
31.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
32.
Continue onto M2
25.8 mi
33.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
36.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
37.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
39.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
41.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
47.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
48.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
49.
Make a slight right
173 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Stockport to Thanet?

The expense of driving from Stockport to Thanet, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £48.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £24.2 (£48.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.13 per passenger (£48.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £12.1 per passenger (£48.4 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 Stockport to Thanet, approximately 33.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 279.42 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 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 £48.4 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.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Stockport to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.3 £ (30.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.2 £ (30.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.65 £ (30.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stockport to Thanet

The slowest route from Stockport to the Thanet is 296.21 miles and takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.