Route from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells

The distance between Colchester and Tunbridge Wells is 79 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
79 mi , 1 h 23 min
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Route from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells

79 mi 1 h 23 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)
10.4 mi
17.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
19.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
21.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
27.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
28.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells. The journey using petrol will set you back 13.9 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 6.95 pounds (£13.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.63 pounds (£13.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.48 pounds (£13.9 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 Colchester and Tunbridge Wells is approximately 79.44 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 9.6 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 (9.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 13.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells is 13.9 pounds.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.8 £ (9.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.2 £ (9.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.4 £ (9.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells

The second route from Colchester to the Tunbridge Wells is 80.81 miles and takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (79mi, 1h 23min) and costs 13.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 36min) and costs 14.1 £.

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 Colchester to Tunbridge Wells?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 79mi (distance from Colchester to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 1h 23min. The slowest route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 36min.

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