Route from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells

The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Tunbridge Wells is 286 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Stockton-on-Tees, County: Durham and North Yorkshire, England
To: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
286 mi , 4 h 48 min
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Route from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells on map



Driving directions from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells

286 mi 4 h 48 min
1.
Head east on Bishopton Road
0.4 mi
2.
Turn right onto Bishopton Lane
954 ft
3.
Make a sharp right onto Leeds Street (A1305)
766 ft
4.
Continue onto Nelson Terrace (A1305)
811 ft
5.
Continue onto Prince Regent Street (A1305)
1113 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Churchyard Link Road (A1305)
5 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Churchyard Link Road (A1305)
567 ft
8.
Continue onto Bridge Road (A1305)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Mandale Road (A1130)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mandale Road (A1130)
40 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Mandale Road (A1130)
682 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Acklam Road (A1130)
174 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Acklam Road (A1130)
1.1 mi
14.
Enter Mandale Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards The South
728 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards The South
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto A19
22.7 mi
17.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
18.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
19.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
20.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
22.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
25.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
26.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
27.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
28.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
29.
Keep right towards A21: Sevenoaks
1.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
31.
Continue onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
6.6 mi
32.
Continue onto Pembury Road (A21)
1.5 mi
33.
Continue onto Pembury Bypass (A21)
1.2 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto A21
776 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pembury Road (A228)
153 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A228)
773 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembury Road (A264)
84 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264)
1.5 mi
39.
Make a slight right onto Calverley Park Gardens (B2249)
0.3 mi
40.
Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264)
63 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crescent Road (A264)
67 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264)
1171 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells. The journey using petrol will set you back 49.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 24.95 pounds (£49.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 16.63 pounds (£49.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 12.48 pounds (£49.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Tunbridge Wells is approximately 286.05 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 34.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (34.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 49.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells is 49.9 pounds.
 

 

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 Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.3 £ (34.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.53 £ (34.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.65 £ (34.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells

An alternative route from Stockton-on-Tees to the Tunbridge Wells is 301.15 miles and takes 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells by car?

The cheapest route from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells is the first suggested route (286mi, 4h 48min) and costs 49.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells is the second suggested route (301mi, 5h 2min) and costs 52.6 £.

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 Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 286mi (distance from Stockton-on-Tees to Tunbridge Wells) and its duration is 4h 48min. The slowest route is 301mi, and its duration is 5h 2min.

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

Where is Stockton-on-Tees located?

Stockton-on-Tees is located in Durham and North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Stockton-on-Tees has coordinates 54.5704551o,-1.3289821o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stockton-on-Tees 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.