Route from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Cardiff is 181 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
181 mi , 3 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff

181 mi 3 h 14 min
1.
Head northwest on Crescent Road (A264)
79 ft
2.
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
780 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Grosvenor Road
350 ft
4.
Keep left onto Grosvenor Road
739 ft
5.
Continue right onto St John's Road (A26)
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto London Road (A26)
1.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Quarry Hill Road (A26)
891 ft
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: London
0.5 mi
9.
Merge right onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
4.9 mi
10.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
11.
Continue towards M25: Gatwick
0.4 mi
12.
Take exit 5 on the left towards M25 (W): (M23)
35.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
14.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
17.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
19.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
20.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
21.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
25.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
29.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
32.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
33.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
35.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
36.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
37.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
39.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
42.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
43.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
44.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
45.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
46.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff by car?

The journey from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff by car comes with a price tag of £31.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £15.85 for the trip (£31.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £10.57 each (£31.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £7.93 each (£31.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 22 liters of fuel. And that's where the £31.7 comes from for the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £31.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11 £ (22/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.33 £ (22/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.5 £ (22/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff

The slowest route from Tunbridge Wells to the Cardiff is 211.85 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff is the first suggested route (181mi, 3h 14min) and costs 31.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff is the second suggested route (212mi, 4h 40min) and costs 37 £.

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 Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 181mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 14min. The slowest route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 40min.

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

Where is Tunbridge Wells located?

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.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.