Tunbridge Wells Dartford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Dartford by car is 26.8 miles. The driving time is 33 minutes.

How far is Dartford from Tunbridge Wells? The driving distance is 26.8 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
26.8 mi , 33 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford

26.8 mi 33 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
11.3 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: London (SE & C)
507 ft
13.
Keep right towards A225: Dartford
650 ft
14.
Enter Darenth Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A225: Dartford
751 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards A225: Dartford
0.7 mi
16.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
19.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
20.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
23.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
24.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £4.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £2.35 (£4.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £1.57 (£4.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.18 (£4.7/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 26.83 miles, this computation entails multiplying 26.83 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 3.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 3.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £4.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford stands at £4.7.

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.65 £ (3.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.1 £ (3.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.83 £ (3.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Dartford is 31.29 miles and takes 40 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Dartford is 25.75 miles and takes 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford is the third suggested route (25.7mi, 42min) and costs 4.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford is the first suggested route (26.8mi, 33min) and costs 4.7 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford is the second suggested route (31.3mi, 40min) and costs 5.5 £.

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 Dartford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 26.8mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Dartford) and its duration is 33min. The other route is 31.3mi, and its duration is 40min. The slowest route is 25.7mi, and its duration is 42min.

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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 Dartford?

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.