Sevenoaks Tunbridge Wells by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells by car is 14 miles. The driving time is 18 minutes.

How far is Tunbridge Wells from Sevenoaks? The driving distance is 14 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sevenoaks, County: Kent, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
14 mi , 18 min
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Route from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells

14 mi 18 min
1.
Head southeast
86 ft
2.
Turn left
39 ft
3.
Turn left onto London Road (A224)
1233 ft
4.
Go straight onto High Street (A225)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Tonbridge Road (A225)
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Riverhill (A225)
0.8 mi
7.
Enter Morleys Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
191 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
9.
Merge right onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
5.9 mi
10.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
17.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
18.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
21.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells?

The expense of driving from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £2.4. 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 £1.2 (£2.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £0.8 per passenger (£2.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.6 per passenger (£2.4 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 Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells, approximately 1.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 13.98 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 £2.4 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.
 

Diesel cost from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.85 £ (1.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.57 £ (1.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.43 £ (1.7/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines, as well as the composition of diesel fuel. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically produces lower levels of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. Petrol engines emit fewer particulates because petrol itself contains fewer impurities compared to diesel. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

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 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.