Route from Watford to Medway

The distance between Watford and Medway is 66 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
66 mi , 1 h 10 min
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Route from Watford to Medway on map



Driving directions from Watford to Medway

66 mi 1 h 10 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.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
22.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
23.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
24.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
26.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
27.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
29.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
30.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
34.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
35.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
36.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
37.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Watford to Medway by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 11.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 5.75 quid each (£11.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.83 quid (£11.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.88 quid (£11.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Watford and Medway is about 65.71 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 11.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Watford to Medway: 11.5 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Watford to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.95 £ (7.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.63 £ (7.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.98 £ (7.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Medway

The second route from Watford to the Medway is 58.87 miles and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

The third route from Watford to the Medway is 58.72 miles and takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Watford to Medway is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Watford to Medway is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Watford to Medway is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Medway?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 66mi (distance from Watford to Medway) and its duration is 1h 10min. The other route is 58.9mi, and its duration is 1h 15min. The slowest route is 58.7mi, and its duration is 1h 16min.

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

Medway is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Medway has coordinates 51.4047432o,0.5417861o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Medway from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.