Route from Tunbridge Wells to Merton

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Merton is 39 miles. Travel time is 55 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
39 mi , 55 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Merton on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Merton

39 mi 55 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)
12 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23 (N): Croydon
1.1 mi
14.
Merge right onto M23
1.2 mi
15.
Continue onto London Road North (A23)
0.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
0.4 mi
17.
Turn left onto Star Lane
0.3 mi
18.
Continue onto Elmore Road
0.5 mi
19.
Turn right onto High Road
731 ft
20.
Make a slight left onto Hazelwood Lane
0.8 mi
21.
Turn right onto Outwood Lane (B2032)
675 ft
22.
Turn left onto Lower Park Road (B2219)
337 ft
23.
Make a slight right onto Park Road
1.5 mi
24.
Turn right onto Sutton Lane
887 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2218
98 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto B2218
1.5 mi
27.
Turn right onto Brighton Road (B2230)
0.8 mi
28.
Continue onto High Street (B2230)
385 ft
29.
Turn left onto Grove Road (A232)
665 ft
30.
Turn right onto Sutton Park Road (A232)
456 ft
31.
Keep right onto Sutton Park Road (A232)
175 ft
32.
Merge left onto Cheam Road (A232)
138 ft
33.
Turn left onto St. Nicholas Way (B2230)
0.5 mi
34.
Keep right onto Crown Road (B2230)
350 ft
35.
Go straight onto High Street (B2230)
0.6 mi
36.
Continue onto Rose Hill (B2230)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Rosehill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Green Lane (B278)
150 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Green Lane (B278)
0.8 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the right onto Central Road (A239)
53 ft
40.
Continue right onto London Road (A24)
0.7 mi
41.
Make a slight left onto Crown Road (A24)
479 ft
42.
Make a slight left to stay on Crown Road
110 ft
43.
Make a slight left onto Crown Lane (B286)
452 ft
44.
Continue slightly right onto Martin Way (B286)
0.4 mi
45.
Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
0.3 mi
46.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
1048 ft
47.
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Merton?

The expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Merton, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £6.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £3.4 (£6.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.27 per passenger (£6.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.7 per passenger (£6.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Merton, approximately 4.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 39 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £6.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.35 £ (4.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.57 £ (4.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.18 £ (4.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Merton

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Merton is 46.33 miles and takes 59 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Merton is 35.75 miles and takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Merton is the third suggested route (35.8mi, 1h 3min) and costs 6.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Merton is the first suggested route (39mi, 55min) and costs 6.8 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Merton is the second suggested route (46.3mi, 59min) and costs 8.1 £.

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 Merton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 39mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Merton) and its duration is 55min. The other route is 46.3mi, and its duration is 59min. The slowest route is 35.8mi, and its duration is 1h 3min.

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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 Merton?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.