Route from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling

The distance between Colchester and Tonbridge and Malling is 67 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Tonbridge and Malling, County: Kent, England
67 mi , 1 h 9 min
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Route from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling

67 mi 1 h 9 min
1.
Head east
60 ft
2.
Turn right onto Rotary Way
413 ft
3.
Turn right
304 ft
4.
Turn left onto Westway (A134)
731 ft
5.
Enter Middleborough Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Westway (A134)
585 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 1st exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
37 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
155 ft
9.
Continue straight to stay on Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.1 mi
10.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
380 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
36.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
13.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
235 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
7.9 mi
15.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
16.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
2.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M20: Dover
1.5 mi
18.
Merge right onto M20
6.4 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Paddock Wood
0.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
185 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
160 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
105 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
26.
Enter Wrotham Heath Junction and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A20)
639 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
127 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
1 mi
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £11.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £5.8 each (£11.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £3.87 a head (£11.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £2.9 per person (£11.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 8.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £11.6 total comes from for the trip from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.65 £ (7.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.43 £ (7.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.83 £ (7.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling

The second route from Colchester to the Tonbridge and Malling is 67.67 miles and takes 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling is the first suggested route (67mi, 1h 9min) and costs 11.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling is the second suggested route (68mi, 1h 18min) and costs 11.7 £.

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 Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 67mi (distance from Colchester to Tonbridge and Malling) and its duration is 1h 9min. The slowest route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 18min.

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

Where is Colchester located?

Colchester is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Colchester has coordinates 51.8959270o,0.8918740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Tonbridge and Malling?

Tonbridge and Malling is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Tonbridge and Malling has coordinates 51.2836073o,0.3502788o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tonbridge and Malling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.