Route from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling

The distance between Luton and Tonbridge and Malling is 71 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Tonbridge and Malling, County: Kent, England
71 mi , 1 h 16 min
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Route from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling on map



Driving directions from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling

71 mi 1 h 16 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
70 ft
2.
Turn left onto Buxton Road
399 ft
3.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
386 ft
4.
Turn right onto Wellington Street
398 ft
5.
Turn left onto Dumfries Street
707 ft
6.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (B4540)
284 ft
7.
Turn left onto Windsor Street
418 ft
8.
Turn right onto Castle Street
597 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
378 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
0.3 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1081
34 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1306 ft
14.
Merge right onto New Airport Way (A1081)
942 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: London
0.6 mi
16.
Merge right onto M1
5.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
18.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
19.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
20.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
22.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
24.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
26.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
27.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
2.7 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M20: Dover
1.5 mi
29.
Merge right onto M20
6.4 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Paddock Wood
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
185 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.9 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
160 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
105 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
37.
Enter Wrotham Heath Junction and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A20)
639 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
127 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
1 mi
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 12.4 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 6.2 quid each (£12.4 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.13 quid (£12.4 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.1 quid (£12.4 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 Luton and Tonbridge and Malling is about 71.17 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8.6 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 (8.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 12.4 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling: 12.4 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 Luton to Tonbridge and Malling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.3 £ (8.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.87 £ (8.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.15 £ (8.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling

The second route from Luton to the Tonbridge and Malling is 84.96 miles and takes 1 hour and 28 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Tonbridge and Malling is 68.1 miles and takes 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

The cheapest route from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling is the third suggested route (68mi, 1h 44min) and costs 11.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 16min) and costs 12.4 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling is the second suggested route (85mi, 1h 28min) and costs 14.8 £.

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 Luton to Tonbridge and Malling?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Luton to Tonbridge and Malling) and its duration is 1h 16min. The other route is 85mi, and its duration is 1h 28min. The slowest route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 44min.

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

Where is Luton located?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Tonbridge and Malling?

Tonbridge and Malling is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Tonbridge and Malling has coordinates 51.2836073o,0.3502788o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tonbridge and Malling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.