Route from Westminster to Ashford

The distance between Westminster and Ashford is 56.9 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

From: Westminster, County: Greater London, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
56.9 mi , 1 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Westminster to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Westminster to Ashford

56.9 mi 1 h 16 min
1.
Head north on Charing Cross
316 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitehall (A3212)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Parliament Street (A3212)
450 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on Parliament Street (A3212)
163 ft
5.
Turn left onto Bridge Street (A302)
454 ft
6.
Continue onto Westminster Bridge (A302)
0.3 mi
7.
Turn left to stay on Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
295 ft
8.
Go straight onto Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
0.6 mi
9.
Turn right onto St George's Circus (A201)
90 ft
10.
Continue onto London Road (A201)
0.3 mi
11.
Turn left onto Elephant and Castle (A3)
318 ft
12.
Continue onto New Kent Road (A201)
0.5 mi
13.
Keep right onto Bricklayers Arms Flyover (A2)
0.3 mi
14.
Merge right onto Old Kent Road (A2)
1.6 mi
15.
Continue onto New Cross Road (A2)
1.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Deptford Broadway (A2)
544 ft
17.
Continue onto Deptford Bridge (A2)
644 ft
18.
Continue onto Blackheath Road (A2)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue slightly right onto Blackheath Hill (A2)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Shooters Hill Road (A2)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shooters Hill Road (A2)
167 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Shooters Hill Road (A2)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Sun in the Sands Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
450 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
1002 ft
25.
Merge right onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
0.6 mi
26.
Keep left onto Rochester Way Relief Road (A2)
6.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
5.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
29.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
31.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
33.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
35.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
37.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
38.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
47.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
49.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Westminster to Ashford?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 9.9 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 4.95 quid each (£9.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 3.3 quid per person (£9.9 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 2.48 quid per person (£9.9 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 6.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 56.91 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 6.9 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 Westminster to Ashford: 9.9 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Westminster to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.45 £ (6.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.3 £ (6.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.73 £ (6.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Westminster to Ashford

The second route from Westminster to the Ashford is 55.72 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

The third route from Westminster to the Ashford is 58.75 miles and takes 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Westminster to Ashford by car?

The cheapest route from Westminster to Ashford is the second suggested route (55.7mi, 1h 17min) and costs 9.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Westminster to Ashford is the first suggested route (56.9mi, 1h 16min) and costs 9.9 £.

The most expensive route from Westminster to Ashford is the third suggested route (58.8mi, 1h 32min) and costs 10.3 £.

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 Westminster to Ashford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 56.9mi (distance from Westminster to Ashford) and its duration is 1h 16min. The other route is 55.7mi, and its duration is 1h 17min. The slowest route is 58.8mi, and its duration is 1h 32min.

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

Where is Westminster located?

Westminster is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Westminster has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Westminster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.