Route from Chorley to Thanet by car

The driving distance between Chorley and Thanet is 291 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 54 minutes by car.

From: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
291 mi , 4 h 54 min
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Route from Chorley to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Chorley to Thanet

291 mi 4 h 54 min
1.
Head south on Market Street
0.2 mi
2.
Turn right onto Pall Mall (B5251)
0.5 mi
3.
Continue onto Moor Road (B5251)
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Coppull Road (B5251)
506 ft
5.
Enter Coppull Road and take the 2nd exit onto Coppull Road (B5251)
125 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Coppull Road (B5251)
0.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Spendmore Lane (B5251)
1 mi
8.
Turn left onto Preston Road (A49)
1.6 mi
9.
Turn right onto Pepper Lane
733 ft
10.
Turn left onto Almond Green Avenue
0.6 mi
11.
Turn right onto School Lane (A5209)
371 ft
12.
Continue onto Shevington Lane (A5209)
916 ft
13.
Turn right onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Shevington Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M6
18 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
75 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
21.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
22.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
23.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
254 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
25.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
27.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
243 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
29.
Merge right towards M25: (M11
34.5 mi
30.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
32.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
33.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
34.
Continue onto M2
25.8 mi
35.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
37.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
38.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
39.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
41.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
43.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
49.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
50.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
51.
Make a slight right
173 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Chorley to Thanet?

The expense of driving from Chorley to Thanet using petrol amounts to £50.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £25.25 (£50.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £16.83 per person (£50.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £12.63 per person (£50.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 35.3 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £50.5 for the trip from Chorley to Thanet.
 

 

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 Chorley to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.95 £ (31.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.63 £ (31.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.98 £ (31.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chorley to Thanet

The second route from Chorley to the Thanet is 317.75 miles and takes 5 hours and 15 minutes.