Tunbridge Wells Mendip by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Mendip by car is 148 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How far is Mendip from Tunbridge Wells? The driving distance is 148 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Mendip, County: Somerset, England
148 mi , 2 h 42 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip

148 mi 2 h 42 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
30.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
17.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
18.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
20.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.1 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
372 ft
23.
Keep left at the fork
0.3 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A36: Bath
1051 ft
25.
Merge right onto A36
6.9 mi
26.
Enter Cotley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
125 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
3.2 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
157 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
30.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A362
50 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A362
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Picket Post Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A362
219 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A362
3.9 mi
34.
Turn left onto A361
1.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A361
213 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A361
1.1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A361
52 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A361
1.8 mi
39.
Enter Nunney Catch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A361
139 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A361
7.2 mi
41.
Turn right onto Bodden Lane
0.7 mi
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £25.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £12.85 each (£25.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £8.57 a head (£25.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6.43 per person (£25.7 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 17.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £25.7 total comes from for the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.95 £ (17.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.97 £ (17.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.48 £ (17.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Mendip is 162.7 miles and takes 3 hours and 3 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Mendip is 147.56 miles and takes 3 hours and 13 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip is the first suggested route (148mi, 2h 42min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 13min) and costs 25.8 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip is the second suggested route (163mi, 3h 3min) and costs 28.4 £.

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 Mendip?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 148mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Mendip) and its duration is 2h 42min. The other route is 163mi, and its duration is 3h 3min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 13min.

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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 Mendip?

Mendip is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Mendip has coordinates 51.1941742o,-2.5228191o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mendip from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.