Route from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Cumbernauld is 452 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Cumbernauld, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
452 mi , 7 h 28 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld

452 mi 7 h 28 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
11.9 mi
12.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
13.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
14.
Continue towards M25: (M11
23.5 mi
15.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
19.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
21.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
26.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
28.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
29.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
30.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
31.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
32.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
33.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
34.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
35.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
36.
Merge right onto M80
1 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto M80
0.3 mi
38.
Keep right onto M80
1117 ft
39.
Continue onto A8011
1.3 mi
40.
Enter Town Centre West Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Central Way (A8011)
214 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Central Way (A8011)
364 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld by car?

Embarking on the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 78.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 39.45 pounds for each of two passengers, 26.3 pounds for three passengers, and merely 19.73 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 452.03 miles, the car craves around 54.8 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (54.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 78.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld is marked by a fuel cost of 78.9 pounds.
 

 

A lot of things can have a big effect on how much petrol a car uses, but the most common ones are: 

 

  • Driving Habits: Aggressive driving habits like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping and starting often can use a lot more petrol. 
     
  • Maintenance on Your Vehicle: Regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups are all parts of good maintenance that keep your car running at its best. If you don't do upkeep, your car may use more petrol and be less efficient with it. 
     
  • Car Type: Some of the things that affect how much fuel a car uses are its make and model, its engine size, its weight, its aerodynamics, and its fuel economy rating. 
     
  • Conditions of the Road: Things like traffic jams, bad roads, changes in elevation, and the weather can all affect how much petrol you use. It takes more petrol to drive stop-and-go in heavy traffic or uphill than to drive steadily on a highway on flat ground. 
     
  • Importance of Fuel Quality: The octane number and additives in the fuel can affect how well it works. Fuels of lower quality may make engines less efficient and cause them to use more fuel. 
     
  • Route: The path you take can change how much petrol you use. It is possible to use less petrol by choosing roads with slower speed limits, less traffic, and fewer stops. 
     
  • Cargo: Having extra weight in the car, like big cargo or roof racks, makes the aerodynamic drag higher and needs more fuel to keep the speed constant, which means higher fuel use.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 54.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 27.35 £ (54.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.23 £ (54.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.68 £ (54.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld

The most time-consuming route from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld spans a distance of 446.75 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld is the second suggested route (447mi, 7h 37min) and costs 78 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld is the first suggested route (452mi, 7h 28min) and costs 78.9 £.

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 Cumbernauld?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 452mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Cumbernauld) and its duration is 7h 28min. The slowest route is 447mi, and its duration is 7h 37min.

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

Cumbernauld is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Cumbernauld has coordinates 55.9456680o,-3.9925340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cumbernauld from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.