Route from Wirral to Medway

The distance between Wirral and Medway is 256 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
To: Medway, County: Kent, England
256 mi , 4 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wirral to Medway on map



Driving directions from Wirral to Medway

256 mi 4 h 16 min
1.
Head west
155 ft
2.
Turn left onto New Hey Road
508 ft
3.
Keep right onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ackers Road
69 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Ackers Road
465 ft
6.
Turn left onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
575 ft
7.
Make a slight left
1022 ft
8.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 4th exit
0.4 mi
9.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto M53
11.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5117: Queensferry
1151 ft
12.
Enter Stanlow Halt Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Hill View Way (A5117)
190 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Hill View Way (A5117)
3 mi
14.
Enter Hapsford Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M56: Runcorn
238 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards M56: Runcorn
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto M56
13.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: Preston
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards M6: Birmingham
0.8 mi
19.
Merge right onto M6
54.6 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
23.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
25.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
27.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
29.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
31.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
33.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
35.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
36.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards Rochester
1152 ft
38.
Keep left towards A289: Gillingham
0.5 mi
39.
Continue onto Hasted Road (A289)
3.1 mi
40.
Enter Four Elms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wulfere Way (A289)
311 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Wulfere Way (A289)
0.6 mi
42.
Make a slight left towards A289: Gillingham
0.4 mi
43.
Continue towards A231: Chatham
0.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Medway Tunnel (A289)
0.4 mi
45.
Make a slight left towards Chatham
782 ft
46.
Enter Chatham Maritime and take the 1st exit onto Maritime Way
122 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
303 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maritime Way
108 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Maritime Way
0.3 mi
50.
Turn right onto Island Way East
844 ft
51.
Turn right onto Sandling Way
184 ft
52.
Turn right onto The Whimbrels
149 ft
53.
Turn left to stay on The Whimbrels
22 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
0 ft


What's the expense of traveling from Wirral to Medway by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 44.3 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 143 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 22.15 quid each (£44.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 14.77 quid (£44.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 11.08 quid (£44.3 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 Wirral and Medway is about 255.6 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 31 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 (31 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 44.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Wirral to Medway: 44.3 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wirral to Medway.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14 £ (28/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.33 £ (28/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7 £ (28/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wirral to Medway

The most time-consuming route from Wirral to Medway spans a distance of 301.01 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wirral to Medway is the first suggested route (256mi, 4h 16min) and costs 44.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wirral to Medway is the second suggested route (301mi, 5h 3min) and costs 52.2 £.

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 Wirral to Medway?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 256mi (distance from Wirral to Medway) and its duration is 4h 16min. The slowest route is 301mi, and its duration is 5h 3min.

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

Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral 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.