Route from Watford to Maidstone

The distance between Watford and Maidstone is 71 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Maidstone, County: Kent, England
71 mi , 1 h 17 min
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Route from Watford to Maidstone on map



Driving directions from Watford to Maidstone

71 mi 1 h 17 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 2nd exit towards M1 North: The North
435 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards M1 North: The North
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
2.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: St Albans
0.3 mi
13.
Make a slight left onto M1
215 ft
14.
Merge right onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Stansted
582 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Stansted
39 mi
17.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
19.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
21.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
25.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
27.
Continue onto A229
3.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
246 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229)
0.3 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterside (A229)
177 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterside (A229)
0.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Fairmeadow (A229)
1005 ft
33.
Keep left onto A229
810 ft
34.
Turn left onto Palace Avenue (A229)
793 ft
35.
Continue right onto Lower Stone Street (A229)
659 ft
36.
Continue onto Upper Stone Street (A229)
989 ft
37.
Turn right onto Campbell Road
897 ft
38.
Turn right onto Hayle Road (A229)
529 ft
39.
Continue onto College Road (A229)
689 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Watford to Maidstone?

The expense of driving from Watford to Maidstone using petrol amounts to £12.4. 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 £6.2 (£12.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £4.13 per person (£12.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £3.1 per person (£12.4 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 8.6 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £12.4 for the trip from Watford to Maidstone.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Watford to Maidstone.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.3 £ (8.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.87 £ (8.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.15 £ (8.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Maidstone

The second route from Watford to the Maidstone is 81.47 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

The third route from Watford to the Maidstone is 64.98 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Watford to Maidstone by car?

The cheapest route from Watford to Maidstone is the third suggested route (65mi, 1h 29min) and costs 11.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Watford to Maidstone is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 17min) and costs 12.4 £.

The most expensive route from Watford to Maidstone is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 29min) and costs 14.2 £.

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 Maidstone?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Watford to Maidstone) and its duration is 1h 17min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 29min. The slowest route is 65mi, and its duration is 1h 29min.

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

Maidstone is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Maidstone has coordinates 51.2703630o,0.5226990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Maidstone from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.