Route from Gateshead to Dover

The distance between Gateshead and Dover is 346 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
346 mi , 5 h 46 min
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Route from Gateshead to Dover on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Dover

346 mi 5 h 46 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
2.7 mi
4.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
356 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
84 mi
6.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
7.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
9.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
12.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
14.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
16.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
17.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
18.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
20 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A2
145 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A2
2 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A258
365 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A258
1.1 mi
26.
Turn right onto Connaught Road
0.5 mi
27.
Make a sharp left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
28.
Make a slight left onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
29.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £60. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £30 (£60 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £20 per passenger (£60 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £15 per passenger (£60 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 42 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £60 comes from for the journey from Gateshead to Dover.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.95 £ (37.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.63 £ (37.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.48 £ (37.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Dover

The slowest route from Gateshead to the Dover is 361.43 miles and takes 6 hours and 1 minute.

Which is the cheapest route from Gateshead to Dover by car?

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Dover is the first suggested route (346mi, 5h 46min) and costs 60 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Dover is the second suggested route (361mi, 6h 1min) and costs 62.7 £.

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 Gateshead to Dover?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 346mi (distance from Gateshead to Dover) and its duration is 5h 46min. The slowest route is 361mi, and its duration is 6h 1min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Gateshead to Dover by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Gateshead to Dover. It provides driving directions from Gateshead to Dover, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Gateshead - Dover 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 Gateshead to Dover with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dover?

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.