Route from Merton to Tunbridge Wells

The distance between Merton and Tunbridge Wells is 42.4 miles. Travel time is 57 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
42.4 mi , 57 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merton to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Merton to Tunbridge Wells

42.4 mi 57 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)
1.2 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
47.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Merton to Tunbridge Wells?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 7.4 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 3.7 quid each (£7.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 2.47 quid per person (£7.4 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 1.85 quid per person (£7.4 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 5.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 42.37 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 5.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Merton to Tunbridge Wells: 7.4 quid.

 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Merton to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.55 £ (5.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.7 £ (5.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.28 £ (5.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Tunbridge Wells

The second route from Merton to the Tunbridge Wells is 42.01 miles and takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

The third route from Merton to the Tunbridge Wells is 38.55 miles and takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merton to Tunbridge Wells is the third suggested route (38.6mi, 1h 4min) and costs 6.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merton to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (42mi, 1h 3min) and costs 7.3 £.

The most expensive route from Merton to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (42.4mi, 57min) and costs 7.4 £.

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 Tunbridge Wells?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 42.4mi (distance from Merton to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 57min. The other route is 42mi, and its duration is 1h 3min. The slowest route is 38.6mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merton to Tunbridge Wells by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merton to Tunbridge Wells. It provides driving directions from Merton to Tunbridge Wells, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merton - Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 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.