Route from Canterbury to Scarborough

The distance between Canterbury and Scarborough is 283 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
To: Scarborough, County: North Yorkshire, England
283 mi , 5 h 6 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Canterbury to Scarborough on map



Driving directions from Canterbury to Scarborough

283 mi 5 h 6 min
1.
Head northeast on Best Lane
191 ft
2.
Continue onto King Street
622 ft
3.
Turn left onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
4.
Turn left onto St Radigund's Street
649 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
6.
Turn left onto North Lane
1048 ft
7.
Turn left onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1239 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
328 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A2050
121 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A2050
1 mi
12.
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
13.
Merge right onto Canterbury Bypass (A2)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
1.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Boughton Bypass (A2)
3 mi
16.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 2nd exit towards M2: London
171 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards M2: London
25.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
19.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
21.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
23.
Continue towards M25: (M11
15.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
25.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
26.
Merge right onto M11
14 mi
27.
Keep right onto M11
28.4 mi
28.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
29.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
64 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Newark
878 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lincoln Road (A46)
11 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road (A46)
983 ft
34.
Take the ramp onto A46
0.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
5.6 mi
37.
Enter Halfway House Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Way (A46)
150 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Way (A46)
2.5 mi
39.
Enter Hykeham Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
115 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.7 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
214 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.5 mi
43.
Enter Doddington Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
257 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.5 mi
45.
Enter Skellingthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
187 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.7 mi
47.
Enter Carholme Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
183 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.7 mi
49.
Enter Riseholme Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A15
15 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A15
2.5 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ermine Street (A15)
151 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Ermine Street (A15)
7.4 mi
53.
Enter Caenby Corner and take the 2nd exit onto A15
148 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A15
10.4 mi
55.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 3rd exit
881 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
57.
Merge right onto M180
6 mi
58.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
59.
Enter Barnetby Top and take the 2nd exit onto A15
186 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A15
10.1 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A164
359 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A164
1 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A164
125 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A164
1.5 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A164
197 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A164
0.9 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A164
141 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A164
0.6 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beverley Road (A164)
118 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Beverley Road (A164)
1257 ft
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beverley Road (A164)
125 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Beverley Road (A164)
0.3 mi
73.
Continue onto Skidby Bypass (A164)
0.7 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skidby Bypass (A164)
176 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Skidby Bypass (A164)
0.4 mi
76.
Continue onto Beverley Road (A164)
1.4 mi
77.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
78.
Merge right onto Beverley Bypass (A1079)
2.1 mi
79.
Enter Killingwoldgraves Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Dog Kennel Lane (A1035)
272 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto Dog Kennel Lane (A1035)
1.1 mi
81.
Enter Dog Kennel Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Malton Road
32 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Malton Road
1.1 mi
83.
Continue onto Etton Dikes (B1248)
6.3 mi
84.
Turn right onto Main Street (A614)
0.8 mi
85.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Main Street (A614)
215 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A614)
3.8 mi
87.
Enter Kelleythorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
96 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
0.9 mi
89.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
257 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
0.6 mi
91.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
81 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
3.6 mi
93.
Go straight onto Driffield Road (B1249)
1.5 mi
94.
Continue onto Front Street (B1249)
1151 ft
95.
Continue onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
1.4 mi
96.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B1249
86 ft
97.
Exit the roundabout onto B1249
6.3 mi
98.
Turn right onto Malton Road (A64)
0.4 mi
99.
Continue onto Main Street (A64)
1173 ft
100.
Enter Staxton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Spital Road (A64)
60 ft
101.
Exit the roundabout onto Spital Road (A64)
1.4 mi
102.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A64
157 ft
103.
Exit the roundabout onto A64
1.4 mi
104.
Enter Seamer By Pass and take the 1st exit onto Seamer By Pass (A64)
85 ft
105.
Exit the roundabout onto Seamer By Pass (A64)
0.7 mi
106.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seamer Road (A64)
253 ft
107.
Exit the roundabout onto Seamer Road (A64)
1.9 mi
108.
Turn right onto Valley Road
568 ft
109.
Turn right to stay on Valley Road
1065 ft
110.
Turn left to stay on Valley Road
0.5 mi
111.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Vernon Road
52 ft
112.
Exit the roundabout onto Vernon Road
718 ft
113.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Falconers Road
116 ft
114.
Exit the roundabout onto Falconers Road
607 ft
115.
Continue slightly left onto St Nicholas Street
725 ft
116.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Canterbury to Scarborough with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Canterbury to Scarborough. The journey using petrol will set you back 49.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 24.7 pounds (£49.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 16.47 pounds (£49.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 12.35 pounds (£49.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Canterbury and Scarborough is approximately 282.85 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 34.3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (34.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 49.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Canterbury to Scarborough is 49.4 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Canterbury to Scarborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.15 £ (34.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.43 £ (34.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.58 £ (34.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Canterbury to Scarborough

The most time-consuming route from Canterbury to Scarborough spans a distance of 304.4 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Canterbury to Scarborough by car?

The cheapest route from Canterbury to Scarborough is the first suggested route (283mi, 5h 6min) and costs 49.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Canterbury to Scarborough is the second suggested route (304mi, 5h 19min) and costs 53.1 £.

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 Canterbury to Scarborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 283mi (distance from Canterbury to Scarborough) and its duration is 5h 6min. The slowest route is 304mi, and its duration is 5h 19min.

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

Where is Canterbury located?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Scarborough?

Scarborough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level. Scarborough has coordinates 54.2831130o,-0.3997520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Scarborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.