Route from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling

The distance between Sefton and Tonbridge and Malling is 255 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Sefton, County: Merseyside, England
To: Tonbridge and Malling, County: Kent, England
255 mi , 4 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling on map



Driving directions from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling

255 mi 4 h 14 min
1.
Head northeast on Dibb Lane
397 ft
2.
Continue onto Moss Lane (B5193)
559 ft
3.
Turn right onto Back Lane
0.8 mi
4.
Continue slightly left onto Virgin's Lane
0.4 mi
5.
Turn left onto Quarry Road (A565)
654 ft
6.
Continue onto Park View (A565)
1209 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
372 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
2.2 mi
9.
Continue onto Switch Island (A5758)
688 ft
10.
Keep left onto M57
5.6 mi
11.
Keep right onto M57
3.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
1 mi
13.
Merge right onto M62
9.2 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
1.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
60.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
20.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
22.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
23.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
24.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
26.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
28.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
30.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
31.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
2.7 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M20: Dover
1.5 mi
33.
Merge right onto M20
6.4 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Paddock Wood
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
185 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.9 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
160 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Maidstone
105 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards Maidstone
0.8 mi
41.
Enter Wrotham Heath Junction and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A20)
639 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
127 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
1 mi
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling?

The expense of driving from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £44.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £22.25 (£44.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.83 per passenger (£44.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.13 per passenger (£44.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling, approximately 30.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 254.92 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £44.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.45 £ (30.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.3 £ (30.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.73 £ (30.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling

An alternative route from Sefton to the Tonbridge and Malling is 265.04 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling is the first suggested route (255mi, 4h 14min) and costs 44.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling is the second suggested route (265mi, 4h 22min) and costs 46.3 £.

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 Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 255mi (distance from Sefton to Tonbridge and Malling) and its duration is 4h 14min. The slowest route is 265mi, and its duration is 4h 22min.

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

Sefton is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Sefton has coordinates 53.5034767o,-3.0350661o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sefton 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.