Tunbridge Wells Derby by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Derby by car is 176 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 1 minute.

How far is Derby from Tunbridge Wells? The driving distance is 176 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Derby, County: Derbyshire, England
176 mi , 3 h 1 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Derby on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Derby

176 mi 3 h 1 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
22.2 mi
27.
Keep right onto M1
16 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Derby
0.3 mi
29.
Keep right at the fork
259 ft
30.
Keep left onto A50
4.7 mi
31.
Keep left onto A6
1.5 mi
32.
Enter Thulston Island and take the 2nd exit onto Alvaston Bypass (A6)
338 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Alvaston Bypass (A6)
1.7 mi
34.
Merge left onto Raynesway (A5111)
0.8 mi
35.
Go straight onto A5111
290 ft
36.
Keep left onto A5111
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto Brian Clough Way (A52)
1.5 mi
38.
Enter The Pentagon and take the 2nd exit onto Eastgate (A52)
509 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastgate (A52)
774 ft
40.
Make a slight left to stay on Eastgate
218 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
42.
Turn left to stay on Exeter Street
115 ft
43.
Turn left onto Derwent Street
762 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Corporation Street
9 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
291 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and exit onto Corporation Street
131 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Tunbridge Wells to Derby?

Well, using petrol, it's £30.7. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £15.35 for the trip (£30.7 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £10.23 each (£30.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.68 each (£30.7 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 21.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £30.7 comes from for the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Derby.

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Derby.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.65 £ (21.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.1 £ (21.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.33 £ (21.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Derby

The slowest route from Tunbridge Wells to the Derby is 184.38 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Derby is the first suggested route (176mi, 3h 1min) and costs 30.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Derby is the second suggested route (184mi, 4h 5min) and costs 32.2 £.

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 Derby?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 176mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Derby) and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 184mi, and its duration is 4h 5min.

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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 Derby?

Derby is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Derby has coordinates 52.9225301o,-1.4746186o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.