Planning a Road Trip: How Much Will It Cost to Drive from Buckingham to Maidenhead?

Are you planning a road trip from Buckingham to Maidenhead? It's always a good idea to have a rough estimate of the cost of your journey before setting out. In this blog post, we'll break down the cost of driving from Buckingham to Maidenhead based on current gas prices. We'll highlight different routes you can take, and the tolls and time involved.

Route 1: Via M40 and M4

This is the most direct route from Buckingham to Maidenhead. The distance is approximately 25.8 miles, and it will take you around 37 minutes to drive. To take this route, you need to take M40 from Buckinghamshire, then join M4 towards Maidenhead. The toll price on this route is £5.70 (with a tag) and £6.70 (without a tag).

Assuming you're driving a typical family car, you'll need about 1.62 gallons of gas to cover this route. At a current gas station price of £4.50 per gallon, the cost of gas for this trip will be around £7.30.

Route 2: Via the A413

This is a more scenic route that takes you through some small villages in Buckinghamshire. The distance is approximately 28.1 miles and takes about 45 minutes to drive. To take this route, you need to take the A413 from Buckinghamshire, then join the M4 towards Maidenhead. There are no tolls on this route.

Assuming you're driving a typical family car, you'll need about 1.78 gallons of gas to cover this route. At a current gas station price of £4.50 per gallon, the cost of gas for this trip will be around £8.05.

Route 3: Via the A404

This is the longest route you can take, but it provides the opportunity to see more of the English countryside. The distance is approximately 32.5 miles, and it takes about 50 minutes to drive. To take this route, you need to take A422 from Buckinghamshire, then join A404 towards Maidenhead. There are no tolls on this route.

Assuming you're driving a typical family car, you'll need about 2.05 gallons of gas to cover this route. At a current gas station price of £4.50 per gallon, the cost of gas for this trip will be around £9.23.

Conclusion

The most direct route (Route 1) is the quickest and has tolls. You'll need about 1.62 gallons of gas to cover this route, and it will cost around £13.00 (including tolls). Route 2 takes you through some scenic villages and has no tolls. It'll cost around £12.00 in gas to cover this route. Route 3 is the longest, but it also offers scenic views and no tolls. You'll need around £13.50 worth of gas to cover this route.

No matter which route you choose, make sure to fill up your gas tank before setting out, and drive safely!