Route from Lewes to Dartford

The distance between Lewes and Dartford is 64 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

From: Lewes, County: East Sussex, England
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
64 mi , 1 h 8 min
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Route from Lewes to Dartford on map



Driving directions from Lewes to Dartford

64 mi 1 h 8 min
1.
Head west on Castle Precincts
30 ft
2.
Turn right onto Castle Banks
342 ft
3.
Turn left onto White Hill (A2029)
469 ft
4.
Turn left onto The Avenue
0.3 mi
5.
Keep left onto Bradford Road
1159 ft
6.
Turn right onto Western Road (A277)
899 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Western Road (A277)
477 ft
8.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A277)
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Ashcombe Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A27
343 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
3.1 mi
11.
Continue towards A27: Worthing
2.7 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A23: London
1085 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A27
30 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
1102 ft
15.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards London
343 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards London
3 mi
17.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
8.3 mi
18.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1.1 mi
19.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
3.4 mi
20.
Continue onto M23
2.6 mi
21.
Continue onto M23
11.3 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(CW)|M25(CW)|M25(ACW)|M25(ACW)
0.3 mi
23.
Keep right at the fork
0.7 mi
24.
Merge right onto M25
11.3 mi
25.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: London (SE & C)
507 ft
27.
Keep right towards A225: Dartford
650 ft
28.
Enter Darenth Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A225: Dartford
751 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A225: Dartford
0.7 mi
30.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
33.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
34.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
37.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
38.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Lewes to Dartford by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 11.2 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 5.6 quid each (£11.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.73 quid (£11.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.8 quid (£11.2 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 Lewes and Dartford is about 64.05 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 7.8 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 (7.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 11.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Lewes to Dartford: 11.2 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Lewes to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.85 £ (7.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.57 £ (7.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.93 £ (7.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lewes to Dartford

The second route from Lewes to the Dartford is 50.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 8 minutes.

The third route from Lewes to the Dartford is 49.41 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lewes to Dartford by car?

The cheapest route from Lewes to Dartford is the third suggested route (49.4mi, 1h 17min) and costs 8.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Lewes to Dartford is the second suggested route (50.5mi, 1h 8min) and costs 8.8 £.

The most expensive route from Lewes to Dartford is the first suggested route (64mi, 1h 8min) and costs 11.2 £.

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 Lewes to Dartford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 64mi (distance from Lewes to Dartford) and its duration is 1h 8min. The other route is 50.5mi, and its duration is 1h 8min. The slowest route is 49.4mi, and its duration is 1h 17min.

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

Where is Lewes located?

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.

What is the location of Dartford?

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.