Tunbridge Wells Manchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Manchester by car is 248 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

How far is Manchester from Tunbridge Wells? The driving distance is 248 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
248 mi , 4 h 19 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester

248 mi 4 h 19 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
53.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
32.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
33.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
34.
Continue onto M56
6.8 mi
35.
Keep right towards A5103: City Centre
1.9 mi
36.
Continue onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A57(M)
1107 ft
38.
Merge right onto Mancunian Way (A57(M))
0.5 mi
39.
Keep right onto Dawson Street (A57)
299 ft
40.
Continue onto A6042
0.5 mi
41.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Way (A34)
717 ft
42.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A6)
572 ft
43.
Turn right onto New Bailey Street (A34)
648 ft
44.
Continue onto Bridge Street West (A34)
1284 ft
45.
Continue onto John Dalton Street (A34)
664 ft
46.
Turn left onto Cross Street
134 ft
47.
Turn right onto Tib Lane
176 ft
48.
Turn left onto Essex Street
442 ft
49.
Turn right onto Chapel Walks
335 ft
50.
Turn right onto Brown Street
230 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester by car?

The journey from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester by car comes with a price tag of £43.4 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £21.7 for the trip (£43.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £14.47 each (£43.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.85 each (£43.4 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 30.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £43.4 comes from for the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £43.4, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Manchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.05 £ (30.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.03 £ (30.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.53 £ (30.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Manchester is 251.01 miles and takes 4 hours and 39 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Manchester is 237.7 miles and takes 5 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester is the third suggested route (238mi, 5h 32min) and costs 41.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester is the first suggested route (248mi, 4h 19min) and costs 43.4 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester is the second suggested route (251mi, 4h 39min) and costs 43.8 £.

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 Manchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 248mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester) and its duration is 4h 19min. The other route is 251mi, and its duration is 4h 39min. The slowest route is 238mi, and its duration is 5h 32min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.