Route from Reading to Thanet

The distance between Reading and Thanet is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
118 mi , 2 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Reading to Thanet

118 mi 2 h 4 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
204 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
562 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Queen's Road (A329)
548 ft
7.
Continue onto Queens Road (A329)
1025 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Watlington Street
265 ft
9.
Keep right onto Watlington Street
167 ft
10.
Turn right onto King's Road
478 ft
11.
Keep left onto King's Road
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards A4: A4 East
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Sutton Seeds Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A3290
601 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A3290
2.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A329(M)
5.2 mi
16.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
17.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
22.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
26.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
27.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
29.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
31.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
33.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
34.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
35.
Merge right onto M20
7.9 mi
36.
Take exit 7 on the left towards A249: Sheerness
0.3 mi
37.
Keep left towards A249: Sittingbourne
592 ft
38.
Merge right onto Sittingbourne Road (A249)
1.1 mi
39.
Continue onto Detling Hill (A249)
4.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
13.2 mi
41.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
43.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
44.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
45.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
47.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
49.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
55.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
56.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
57.
Make a slight right
173 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Thanet by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 20.5 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £10.25 (equivalent to 20.5/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 6.83 pounds (20.5/3) per passenger.
5.13 pounds (20.5/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(118.09 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 20.5 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)14.3 litres are consumed (118.09 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 14.3 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 14.3 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 20.5 pounds

20.5 pounds for fuel to get from Reading to Thanet
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.45 £ (12.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.3 £ (12.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.23 £ (12.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Thanet

The slowest route from Reading to the Thanet is 130.01 miles and takes 2 hours and 60 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Thanet by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Thanet is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 4min) and costs 20.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Thanet is the second suggested route (130mi, 2h 60min) and costs 22.5 £.

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 Reading to Thanet?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Reading to Thanet) and its duration is 2h 4min. The slowest route is 130mi, and its duration is 2h 60min.

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

Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Thanet?

Thanet is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Thanet has coordinates 51.3602516o,1.3484663o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thanet from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.