Route from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells

The distance between Carlisle and Tunbridge Wells is 358 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
358 mi , 5 h 56 min
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Route from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells

358 mi 5 h 56 min
1.
Head northwest on Lowther Street (A7)
577 ft
2.
Turn right onto Lonsdale Street
652 ft
3.
Continue onto Chiswick Street
748 ft
4.
Turn right onto Hartington Place
138 ft
5.
Turn left onto Warwick Road
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
827 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
1065 ft
9.
Merge right onto M6
88 mi
10.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
11.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
12.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
24.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
25.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
26.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
28.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
29.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
36.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
37.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 62.6 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 31.3 £ (62.6/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 20.87 £ (62.6/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 15.65 £ (62.6/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (358.47 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 62.6 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 358.47 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 43.5 liters

Fuel needed = 43.5 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 43.5 liters x 144 pence per liter = 62.6 £

Fuel cost from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells = 62.6 £

 

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 Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 43.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.7 £ (43.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.47 £ (43.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.85 £ (43.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells

The most time-consuming route from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells spans a distance of 352.58 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (353mi, 6h 3min) and costs 61.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (358mi, 5h 56min) and costs 62.6 £.

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 Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 358mi (distance from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 5h 56min. The slowest route is 353mi, and its duration is 6h 3min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells. It provides driving directions from Carlisle to Tunbridge Wells, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Carlisle - Tunbridge Wells route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Carlisle located?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle 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.