Route from Canterbury to Thanet

The distance between Canterbury and Thanet is 14 miles. Travel time is 22 minutes.

From: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
14 mi , 22 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Canterbury to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Canterbury to Thanet

14 mi 22 min
1.
Head northeast on Best Lane
191 ft
2.
Continue onto King Street
1067 ft
3.
Continue onto Northgate
1231 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sturry Road (A28)
106 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Sturry Road (A28)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sturry Road (A28)
112 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Sturry Road (A28)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sturry Road (A28)
104 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Sturry Road (A28)
0.6 mi
10.
Continue onto Mill Road (A28)
0.4 mi
11.
Turn right onto Island Road (A28)
0.6 mi
12.
Continue onto Staines Hill (A28)
1195 ft
13.
Continue onto Island Road (A28)
0.8 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Island Road (A28)
118 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Island Road (A28)
0.9 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Island Road (A28)
41 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Island Road (A28)
3.3 mi
18.
Turn right onto A253
1.9 mi
19.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
311 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
21.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
27.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
28.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
29.
Make a slight right
173 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Canterbury to Thanet by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 2.4 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 1.2 quid each (£2.4 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 0.8 quid (£2.4 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 0.6 quid (£2.4 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Canterbury and Thanet is about 13.95 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 1.7 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (1.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 2.4 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Canterbury to Thanet: 2.4 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Canterbury to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.85 £ (1.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.57 £ (1.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.43 £ (1.7/4) /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 Canterbury to Thanet

The slowest route from Canterbury to the Thanet is 16.53 miles and takes 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Canterbury to Thanet is the first suggested route (14mi, 22min) and costs 2.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Canterbury to Thanet is the second suggested route (16.5mi, 23min) and costs 2.9 £.

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 Thanet?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 14mi (distance from Canterbury to Thanet) and its duration is 22min. The slowest route is 16.5mi, and its duration is 23min.

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