Route from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and East Dorset is 130 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: East Dorset, County: Dorset, England
130 mi , 2 h 21 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset

130 mi 2 h 21 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
50.1 mi
16.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
17.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
18.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
19.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
21.
Keep right at the fork
187 ft
22.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 4th exit
758 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
24.
Keep left at the fork
602 ft
25.
Continue onto Ringwood Road (B3081)
777 ft
26.
Turn left onto Verwood Road (B3081)
2.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Ringwood Road (B3081)
1.7 mi
28.
Continue onto Station Road (B3081)
850 ft
29.
Continue straight onto Station Road (B3081)
1.1 mi
30.
Turn left onto Verwood Road
0.9 mi
31.
Turn left
999 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset. The journey using petrol will set you back 22.6 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 11.3 pounds (£22.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 7.53 pounds (£22.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.65 pounds (£22.6 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Tunbridge Wells and East Dorset is approximately 129.51 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 15.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (15.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 22.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset is 22.6 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.85 £ (15.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.23 £ (15.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.93 £ (15.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the East Dorset is 123.61 miles and takes 2 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the East Dorset is 124.07 miles and takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset is the second suggested route (124mi, 2h 22min) and costs 21.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset is the third suggested route (124mi, 2h 52min) and costs 21.7 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset is the first suggested route (130mi, 2h 21min) and costs 22.6 £.

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 East Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 130mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to East Dorset) and its duration is 2h 21min. The other route is 124mi, and its duration is 2h 22min. The slowest route is 124mi, and its duration is 2h 52min.

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

East Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. East Dorset has coordinates 50.8715475o,-1.9179876o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.