Caerphilly Tunbridge Wells by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Tunbridge Wells by car is 191 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

How far is Tunbridge Wells from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 191 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
191 mi , 3 h 20 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells

191 mi 3 h 20 min
1.
Head south on Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
193 ft
2.
Turn right
208 ft
3.
Go straight onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
120 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1062 ft
6.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
280 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 1st exit
44 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
624 ft
10.
Merge right onto A470
1.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
12.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
14.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
19.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
21.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
22.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
24.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
30.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
31.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
33.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
35.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
36.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
37.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
38.
Take exit 5 on the left towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.1 mi
39.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
40.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
41.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
42.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
48.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
49.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £33.3. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £16.65 (£33.3/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £11.1 per person (£33.3/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £8.33 per person (£33.3/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 190.76 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 190.76 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 23.1 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 23.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £33.3.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells amounts to £33.3.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.55 £ (23.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.7 £ (23.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.78 £ (23.1/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells

The slowest route from Caerphilly to the Tunbridge Wells is 214.67 miles and takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells by car?

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (191mi, 3h 20min) and costs 33.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (215mi, 4h 42min) and costs 37.5 £.

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 Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 191mi (distance from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 3h 20min. The slowest route is 215mi, and its duration is 4h 42min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Caerphilly to Tunbridge Wells with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Caerphilly located?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Tunbridge Wells?

Tunbridge Wells is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 112 meters above sea level. Tunbridge Wells has coordinates 51.1323770o,0.2636950o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tunbridge Wells from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.