Kingston upon Thames Lewes by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Lewes by car is 56.9 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

How far is Lewes from Kingston upon Thames? The driving distance is 56.9 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Lewes, County: East Sussex, England
56.9 mi , 1 h 8 min
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Route from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes on map



Driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes

56.9 mi 1 h 8 min
1.
Head southeast on Richmond Road (A307)
35 ft
2.
Continue onto Cromwell Road (A307)
935 ft
3.
Turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Road (A307)
438 ft
4.
Make a slight right towards Kingston Bridge
156 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Fairfield North (A307)
685 ft
6.
Keep left towards Esher
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
37 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Surbiton Road (A240)
995 ft
10.
Continue onto Surbiton Hill Road (A240)
0.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Ewell Road (A240)
0.7 mi
12.
Turn right onto Ditton Road (B3364)
0.3 mi
13.
Turn left onto Hook Road (A243)
0.6 mi
14.
Enter Hook Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Hook Road
198 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Hook Road
0.8 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A243
137 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A243
3.5 mi
18.
Keep right towards Leatherhead town centre
281 ft
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Gatwick
10.1 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
21.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
22.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
23.
Continue onto M23
8.3 mi
24.
Continue onto A23
7.5 mi
25.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
5.2 mi
26.
Continue onto Dale Hill (A23)
3 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A27: Lewes
562 ft
28.
Merge right onto A27
878 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Lewes
70 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards Lewes
333 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A27: Lewes
201 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards A27: Lewes
1236 ft
33.
Merge right onto Brighton & Hove Bypass (A27)
2.7 mi
34.
Continue onto Falmer Hill (A27)
3.1 mi
35.
Enter Ashcombe Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brighton Road (A277)
31 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Brighton Road (A277)
1 mi
37.
Continue onto Western Road (A277)
0.3 mi
38.
Turn left onto Irelands Lane
220 ft
39.
Continue onto Bradford Road
939 ft
40.
Continue slightly right onto The Avenue
0.3 mi
41.
Turn right onto Offham Road (A2029)
469 ft
42.
Turn right onto Castle Banks
342 ft
43.
Turn left onto Castle Precincts
30 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes. The journey using petrol will set you back 9.9 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 4.95 pounds (£9.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.3 pounds (£9.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.48 pounds (£9.9 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 Kingston upon Thames and Lewes is approximately 56.86 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 6.9 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 (6.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 9.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes is 9.9 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.45 £ (6.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.3 £ (6.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.73 £ (6.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes

The second route from Kingston upon Thames to the Lewes is 52.65 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

The third route from Kingston upon Thames to the Lewes is 57.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes by car?

The cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes is the second suggested route (52.7mi, 1h 17min) and costs 9.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes is the first suggested route (56.9mi, 1h 8min) and costs 9.9 £.

The most expensive route from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes is the third suggested route (57.1mi, 1h 16min) and costs 10 £.

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 Kingston upon Thames to Lewes?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 56.9mi (distance from Kingston upon Thames to Lewes) and its duration is 1h 8min. The other route is 57.1mi, and its duration is 1h 16min. The slowest route is 52.7mi, and its duration is 1h 17min.

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

Where is Kingston upon Thames located?

Kingston upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Kingston upon Thames has coordinates 51.4123300o,-0.3006890o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kingston upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Lewes?

Lewes is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Lewes has coordinates 50.8738720o,0.0087800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lewes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.