Watford Kingston upon Thames by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Watford and Kingston upon Thames by car is 26.1 miles. The driving time is 47 minutes.

How far is Kingston upon Thames from Watford? The driving distance is 26.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
26.1 mi , 47 min
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Route from Watford to Kingston upon Thames on map



Driving directions from Watford to Kingston upon Thames

26.1 mi 47 min
1.
Head south on Gladstone Road
233 ft
2.
Turn right onto Stanley Road
447 ft
3.
Turn left onto Grosvenor Road
358 ft
4.
Turn left onto Beechen Grove (A411)
1223 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
75 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1 South: C. London
1190 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards M1 South: C. London
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
10.1 mi
12.
Enter Staples Corner and take the 4th exit
1281 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
524 ft
14.
Enter Staples Corner West Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Circular Road (A406)
232 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
3.8 mi
17.
Enter Hanger Lane Gyratory and take the 2nd exit towards A406: North Circular
416 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards A406: North Circular
2.8 mi
19.
Enter Chiswick Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Chiswick High Road (A205)
615 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Chiswick High Road (A205)
858 ft
21.
Continue onto Kew Bridge Road (A205)
651 ft
22.
Continue slightly left onto Kew Road (A205)
0.4 mi
23.
Make a slight right to stay on Kew Road (A307)
1021 ft
24.
Turn left onto Kew Gardens Road (B353)
1091 ft
25.
Continue onto Sandycombe Road (B353)
0.7 mi
26.
Enter Manor Circus and take the 2nd exit onto Manor Road (B353)
105 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Manor Road (B353)
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Queen's Road (B353)
0.9 mi
29.
Turn left onto Richmond Hill (B353)
149 ft
30.
Continue slightly right onto Star and Garter Hill (B353)
1309 ft
31.
Continue onto Petersham Road (A307)
1 mi
32.
Continue onto Upper Ham Road (A307)
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Richmond Road (A307)
1.3 mi
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Watford to Kingston upon Thames?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 4.6 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 2.3 quid each (£4.6 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 1.53 quid per person (£4.6 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 1.15 quid per person (£4.6 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 3.2 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 26.09 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 3.2 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Watford to Kingston upon Thames: 4.6 quid.

 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Watford to Kingston upon Thames.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.6 £ (3.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.07 £ (3.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.8 £ (3.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Kingston upon Thames

The second route from Watford to the Kingston upon Thames is 33.65 miles and takes 48 minutes.

The third route from Watford to the Kingston upon Thames is 20.2 miles and takes 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Watford to Kingston upon Thames is the third suggested route (20.2mi, 50min) and costs 3.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Watford to Kingston upon Thames is the first suggested route (26.1mi, 47min) and costs 4.6 £.

The most expensive route from Watford to Kingston upon Thames is the second suggested route (33.7mi, 48min) and costs 5.9 £.

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 Watford to Kingston upon Thames?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 26.1mi (distance from Watford to Kingston upon Thames) and its duration is 47min. The other route is 33.7mi, and its duration is 48min. The slowest route is 20.2mi, and its duration is 50min.

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

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford 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.