Luton Tunbridge Wells by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Luton and Tunbridge Wells by car is 84 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How far is Tunbridge Wells from Luton? The driving distance is 84 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
84 mi , 1 h 30 min
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Route from Luton to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Luton to Tunbridge Wells

84 mi 1 h 30 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)
10.4 mi
28.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
29.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
30.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
31.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
38.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
39.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Luton to Tunbridge Wells by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £14.6. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £7.3 (£14.6/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £4.87 (£14.6/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £3.65 (£14.6/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 83.92 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 83.92 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 10.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 10.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £14.6.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Luton to Tunbridge Wells amounts to £14.6.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Luton to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.1 £ (10.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.4 £ (10.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.55 £ (10.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Tunbridge Wells

The second route from Luton to the Tunbridge Wells is 91.55 miles and takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Tunbridge Wells is 81.25 miles and takes 2 hours and 2 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Tunbridge Wells is the third suggested route (81mi, 2h 2min) and costs 14.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (84mi, 1h 30min) and costs 14.6 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (92mi, 1h 36min) and costs 16 £.

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 Tunbridge Wells?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 84mi (distance from Luton to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 1h 30min. The other route is 92mi, and its duration is 1h 36min. The slowest route is 81mi, and its duration is 2h 2min.

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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 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.