Route from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Dumfries is 388 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
388 mi , 6 h 29 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries

388 mi 6 h 29 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)
0.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
34.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
35.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
38.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
42.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
45.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries?

The expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries using petrol amounts to £67.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £33.9 (£67.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £22.6 per person (£67.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £16.95 per person (£67.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 47 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £67.8 for the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.5 £ (47/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.67 £ (47/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.75 £ (47/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries covers 382.82 miles and necessitates 6 hours and 39 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries is the second suggested route (383mi, 6h 39min) and costs 66.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries is the first suggested route (388mi, 6h 29min) and costs 67.8 £.

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 Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 388mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Dumfries) and its duration is 6h 29min. The slowest route is 383mi, and its duration is 6h 39min.

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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 Dumfries?

Dumfries is located in Dumfries and Galloway county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Dumfries has coordinates 55.0708590o,-3.6051200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumfries from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.