Route from Portsmouth to Thanet

The distance between Portsmouth and Thanet is 138 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
138 mi , 2 h 20 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Thanet

138 mi 2 h 20 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
812 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A3
51 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
0.3 mi
6.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
8.
Keep left onto A27
0.2 mi
9.
Continue onto Waterlooville Bypass (A3(M))
9.9 mi
10.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
11.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
215 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
13.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
15.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
17.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
18.
Continue onto Midleton Road (A3)
7.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
924 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1086 ft
23.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
861 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
28.1 mi
25.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
26.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
27.
Merge right onto M20
7.9 mi
28.
Take exit 7 on the left towards A249: Sheerness
0.3 mi
29.
Keep left towards A249: Sittingbourne
592 ft
30.
Merge right onto Sittingbourne Road (A249)
1.1 mi
31.
Continue onto Detling Hill (A249)
4.3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
13.2 mi
33.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
36.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
37.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
39.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
41.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
47.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
48.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
49.
Make a slight right
173 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Portsmouth to Thanet?

Well, using petrol, it's £23.9. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £11.95 for the trip (£23.9 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £7.97 each (£23.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £5.98 each (£23.9 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 16.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £23.9 comes from for the trip from Portsmouth to Thanet.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.55 £ (15.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.03 £ (15.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.78 £ (15.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Thanet

The second route from Portsmouth to the Thanet is 141.08 miles and takes 2 hours and 29 minutes.

The third route from Portsmouth to the Thanet is 135.27 miles and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Portsmouth to Thanet by car?

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Thanet is the third suggested route (135mi, 2h 50min) and costs 23.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Portsmouth to Thanet is the first suggested route (138mi, 2h 20min) and costs 23.9 £.

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Thanet is the second suggested route (141mi, 2h 29min) and costs 24.5 £.

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 Portsmouth to Thanet?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 138mi (distance from Portsmouth to Thanet) and its duration is 2h 20min. The other route is 141mi, and its duration is 2h 29min. The slowest route is 135mi, and its duration is 2h 50min.

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

Where is Portsmouth located?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Thanet?

Thanet is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Thanet has coordinates 51.3602516o,1.3484663o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thanet from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.