Sevenoaks South Hams by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sevenoaks and South Hams by car is 216 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

How far is South Hams from Sevenoaks? The driving distance is 216 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sevenoaks, County: Kent, England
To: South Hams, County: Devon, England
216 mi , 3 h 54 min
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Route from Sevenoaks to South Hams on map



Driving directions from Sevenoaks to South Hams

216 mi 3 h 54 min
1.
Head southeast
86 ft
2.
Turn left
39 ft
3.
Turn right onto London Road (A224)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Tubs Hill (A224)
659 ft
5.
Continue onto London Road (A224)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Amherst Hill (A224)
0.3 mi
7.
Turn left onto Worships Hill (A25)
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto Westerham Road (A25)
0.7 mi
9.
Take the ramp towards M25: Bromley
408 ft
10.
Continue slightly right towards M25: Bromley
0.4 mi
11.
Take exit 5 on the left towards M25 (W): (M23)
35.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
13.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
14.
Merge right onto M3
30.7 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
16.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
17.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
19.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
21.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
24.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
25.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
26.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
28.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
30.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
32.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.1 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
35.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
36.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
37.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
38.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
19.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto Marley Head (A38)
1049 ft
40.
Enter Marley Head and take the 3rd exit
238 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
170 ft
42.
Turn left to stay on Webland Lane
1.1 mi
43.
Make a sharp right onto Higher Plymouth Road
1.1 mi
44.
Turn left
1281 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Sevenoaks to South Hams by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £37.8. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £18.9 (£37.8/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £12.6 (£37.8/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £9.45 (£37.8/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 216.47 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 216.47 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 26.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 26.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £37.8.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Sevenoaks to South Hams amounts to £37.8.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Sevenoaks to South Hams.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sevenoaks to South Hams

The second route from Sevenoaks to the South Hams is 224.72 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Sevenoaks to the South Hams is 218.32 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sevenoaks to South Hams by car?

The cheapest route from Sevenoaks to South Hams is the first suggested route (216mi, 3h 54min) and costs 37.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sevenoaks to South Hams is the third suggested route (218mi, 4h 32min) and costs 38.1 £.

The most expensive route from Sevenoaks to South Hams is the second suggested route (225mi, 4h 6min) and costs 39.2 £.

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 Sevenoaks to South Hams?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 216mi (distance from Sevenoaks to South Hams) and its duration is 3h 54min. The other route is 225mi, and its duration is 4h 6min. The slowest route is 218mi, and its duration is 4h 32min.

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Where is Sevenoaks located?

Sevenoaks is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 146 meters above sea level. Sevenoaks has coordinates 51.2724100o,0.1908980o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sevenoaks from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of South Hams?

South Hams is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. South Hams has coordinates 50.4102244o,-3.8009332o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Hams from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.