Route from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling

The distance between Reading and Tonbridge and Malling is 70 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Tonbridge and Malling, County: Kent, England
70 mi , 1 h 16 min
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Route from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling on map



Driving directions from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling

70 mi 1 h 16 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
8.1 mi
35.
Take exit 2A on the left towards A20: Wrotham
0.4 mi
36.
Enter Wrotham Heath Junction and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
919 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.6 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
127 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
1 mi
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling is £12.2 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 143 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £6.1 for the journey (£12.2 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £4.07 (£12.2 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £3.05 (£12.2 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 8.5 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £12.2 fare for the journey from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £12.2, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.85 £ (7.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.57 £ (7.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.93 £ (7.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling

An alternative route from Reading to the Tonbridge and Malling is 72.16 miles and takes 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling is the first suggested route (70mi, 1h 16min) and costs 12.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling is the second suggested route (72mi, 2h 3min) and costs 12.5 £.

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 Tonbridge and Malling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 70mi (distance from Reading to Tonbridge and Malling) and its duration is 1h 16min. The slowest route is 72mi, and its duration is 2h 3min.

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

Tonbridge and Malling is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Tonbridge and Malling has coordinates 51.2836073o,0.3502788o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tonbridge and Malling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.