Route from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells

The distance between Harrogate and Tunbridge Wells is 246 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
246 mi , 4 h 12 min
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Route from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells

246 mi 4 h 12 min
1.
Head south on Prospect Place
222 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albert Street
105 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
320 ft
4.
Turn right onto Prospect Place
226 ft
5.
Continue onto James Street
732 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Station Bridge
134 ft
7.
Turn left to stay on Station Bridge
247 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Avenue
149 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Avenue
725 ft
10.
Continue onto North Park Road
0.3 mi
11.
Go straight onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
1179 ft
12.
Enter Empress Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Wetherby Road (A661)
223 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Wetherby Road (A661)
2.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Weatherby
120 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards Weatherby
2.6 mi
16.
Turn left onto High Street (A661)
1214 ft
17.
Continue onto Park Road (A661)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Wetherby Road (A661)
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A661)
0.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Spofforth Hill (A661)
0.7 mi
21.
Continue slightly left onto West Gate (A661)
1243 ft
22.
Continue onto Market Place (A661)
831 ft
23.
Turn right onto Boston Road (A661)
1231 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boston Road (A168)
196 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A168)
1.2 mi
26.
Enter Wattle Syke Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke (A659)
97 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Wattle Syke (A659)
674 ft
28.
Enter Grange Moor Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
1016 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto A1(M)
6.3 mi
31.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
32.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
34.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
37.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
38.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
39.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
40.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
41.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
42.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
43.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
51.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
52.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells?

The expense of driving from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £42.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £21.45 (£42.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.3 per passenger (£42.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.73 per passenger (£42.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells, approximately 29.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 245.53 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £42.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.85 £ (29.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.9 £ (29.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.43 £ (29.7/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells

The second route from Harrogate to the Tunbridge Wells is 260.63 miles and takes 4 hours and 26 minutes.

The third route from Harrogate to the Tunbridge Wells is 258.14 miles and takes 5 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (246mi, 4h 12min) and costs 42.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells is the third suggested route (258mi, 5h 16min) and costs 45.1 £.

The most expensive route from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (261mi, 4h 26min) and costs 45.5 £.

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 Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 246mi (distance from Harrogate to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 4h 12min. The other route is 261mi, and its duration is 4h 26min. The slowest route is 258mi, and its duration is 5h 16min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Harrogate 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 Harrogate located?

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate 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.