Route from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling

The distance between Penarth and Tonbridge and Malling is 183 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Tonbridge and Malling, County: Kent, England
183 mi , 3 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling

183 mi 3 h 14 min
1.
Head southwest on Albert Road
34 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
155 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
34 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
501 ft
7.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
510 ft
8.
Keep right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
144 ft
9.
Turn right onto A4055
0.6 mi
10.
Make a slight right
278 ft
11.
Make a slight left
1004 ft
12.
Go straight onto Butetown Link (A4232)
1.4 mi
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
417 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4234
211 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
0.8 mi
16.
Turn right onto Adam Street (A4160)
661 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Fitzalan Place (A4160)
1021 ft
18.
Turn right onto A4161
1.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
83 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
732 ft
21.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
22.
Go straight onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Llanedeyrn Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A48: Newport
714 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Newport
5 mi
25.
Keep left onto A48(M)
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M4
13.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
29.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
30.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
31.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
32.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
39.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
41.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
42.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
44.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
46.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
47.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
48.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
49.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
8.1 mi
50.
Take exit 2A on the left towards A20: Wrotham
0.4 mi
51.
Enter Wrotham Heath Junction and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
919 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.6 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
127 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
1 mi
55.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £31.9. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £15.95 (£31.9/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.63 (£31.9/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.98 (£31.9/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 182.6 miles, this computation entails multiplying 182.6 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 22.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 22.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £31.9.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling stands at £31.9.

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.05 £ (22.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.37 £ (22.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.53 £ (22.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling

An alternative route from Penarth to the Tonbridge and Malling is 216.54 miles and takes 4 hours and 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling is the first suggested route (183mi, 3h 14min) and costs 31.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling is the second suggested route (217mi, 4h 43min) and costs 37.8 £.

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 Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 183mi (distance from Penarth to Tonbridge and Malling) and its duration is 3h 14min. The slowest route is 217mi, and its duration is 4h 43min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Penarth 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 Penarth located?

Penarth is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Penarth has coordinates 51.4387980o,-3.1735070o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Penarth 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.