Route from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells

The distance between Kettering and Tunbridge Wells is 130 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
130 mi , 2 h 12 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells

130 mi 2 h 12 min
1.
Head west on Northampton Road (A6003)
426 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
128 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
84 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
10 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.3 mi
6.
Turn left onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6013
96 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A6013
874 ft
9.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 1st exit
105 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto A14
38.1 mi
12.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
13.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
15.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
17.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
18.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
19.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
21.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
23.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
29.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
30.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 22.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 11.4 quid each (£22.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 7.6 quid (£22.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 5.7 quid (£22.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Kettering and Tunbridge Wells is about 130.41 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 15.8 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (15.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 22.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells: 22.8 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.9 £ (15.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.27 £ (15.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.95 £ (15.8/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells

The second route from Kettering to the Tunbridge Wells is 139.46 miles and takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

The third route from Kettering to the Tunbridge Wells is 135.98 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (130mi, 2h 12min) and costs 22.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells is the third suggested route (136mi, 2h 49min) and costs 23.7 £.

The most expensive route from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (139mi, 2h 25min) and costs 24.4 £.

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 Kettering to Tunbridge Wells?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 130mi (distance from Kettering to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 2h 12min. The other route is 139mi, and its duration is 2h 25min. The slowest route is 136mi, and its duration is 2h 49min.

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

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering 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.