Route from Merton to Rother

The distance between Merton and Rother is 58.7 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Rother, County: East Sussex, England
58.7 mi , 1 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merton to Rother on map



Driving directions from Merton to Rother

58.7 mi 1 h 16 min
1.
Head southwest on Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
2.
Turn left onto Cannon Hill Lane
1048 ft
3.
Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto Martin Way (B286)
0.4 mi
5.
Continue slightly left onto Crown Lane (B286)
1197 ft
6.
Turn right onto Aberconway Road (B286)
996 ft
7.
Turn right onto Morden Hall Road (A297)
1142 ft
8.
Enter Morden Hall Road and take the 2nd exit onto St. Helier Avenue (A297)
127 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Helier Avenue (A297)
1 mi
10.
Enter Rosehill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B278
358 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto B278
21 ft
12.
Turn right onto B2230
1.3 mi
13.
Keep right onto Throwley Way (B2230)
0.4 mi
14.
Turn right onto Chalk Pit Way (A232)
460 ft
15.
Turn right onto Sutton Court Road (A232)
451 ft
16.
Turn left onto High Street (B2230)
452 ft
17.
Continue onto Brighton Road (B2230)
0.8 mi
18.
Turn left onto Cotswold Road (B2218)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Sutton Lane (B2218)
1.1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sutton Lane
102 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Sutton Lane
905 ft
22.
Turn left onto Park Road
1.5 mi
23.
Go straight onto Lower Park Road (B2219)
337 ft
24.
Turn right onto Outwood Lane (B2032)
675 ft
25.
Turn left onto Hazelwood Lane
0.8 mi
26.
Go straight onto High Road
731 ft
27.
Turn left onto Elmore Road
0.4 mi
28.
Keep left onto Elmore Road
461 ft
29.
Continue onto Star Lane
0.3 mi
30.
Turn right onto Brighton Road (A23)
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto London Road North (A23)
1247 ft
32.
Keep left onto M23
1.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
34.
Keep left at the fork
0.6 mi
35.
Merge right onto M25
11.3 mi
36.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
37.
Take exit 5 on the left towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.1 mi
38.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
39.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
40.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
41.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
2.5 mi
42.
Continue onto Hastings Road (A21)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter Kipping's Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A21
113 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
798 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A21
91 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
3 mi
47.
Enter Forstal Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lamberhurst Bypass (A21)
209 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Lamberhurst Bypass (A21)
1.4 mi
49.
Enter Scotney Castle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A21
109 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
6.6 mi
51.
Turn right onto Station Road (A265)
1.9 mi
52.
Turn left onto Oxenbridge Lane
0.7 mi
53.
Continue onto Ludpit Lane
1.1 mi
54.
Turn right to stay on Ludpit Lane
46 ft
55.
Turn right onto Brightling Road
1.8 mi
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Merton to Rother with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Merton to Rother. The journey using petrol will set you back 10.2 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 5.1 pounds (£10.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.4 pounds (£10.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.55 pounds (£10.2 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 Merton and Rother is approximately 58.67 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 7.1 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 (7.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 10.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Merton to Rother is 10.2 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Merton to Rother.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.55 £ (7.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.37 £ (7.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.78 £ (7.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Rother

The second route from Merton to the Rother is 65.92 miles and takes 1 hour and 19 minutes.

The third route from Merton to the Rother is 54.85 miles and takes 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Merton to Rother by car?

The cheapest route from Merton to Rother is the third suggested route (54.8mi, 1h 24min) and costs 9.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merton to Rother is the first suggested route (58.7mi, 1h 16min) and costs 10.2 £.

The most expensive route from Merton to Rother is the second suggested route (66mi, 1h 19min) and costs 11.5 £.

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 Merton to Rother?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 58.7mi (distance from Merton to Rother) and its duration is 1h 16min. The other route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 19min. The slowest route is 54.8mi, and its duration is 1h 24min.

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

Where is Merton located?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Rother?

Rother is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. Rother has coordinates 50.9698730o,0.4159547o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rother from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.