Route from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Richmond upon Thames is 48.3 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
48.3 mi , 1 h 10 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames

48.3 mi 1 h 10 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)
22.2 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A243: Leatherhead
1015 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A243
430 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A243
1 mi
16.
Keep left onto Kingston Road (A243)
3.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hook Road (A243)
127 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Hook Road (A243)
0.8 mi
19.
Enter Hook Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Hook Road (A243)
224 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Hook Road (A243)
0.6 mi
21.
Turn right onto Ditton Road (B3364)
0.3 mi
22.
Turn left onto Ewell Road (A240)
0.7 mi
23.
Continue onto Surbiton Hill Road (A240)
0.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Surbiton Road (A240)
1031 ft
25.
Go straight onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wheatfield Way (A307)
86 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Wheatfield Way (A307)
0.3 mi
28.
Continue right onto Clarence Street (A307)
621 ft
29.
Keep right onto Sopwith Way (A307)
894 ft
30.
Keep left onto Kingsgate Road (A307)
535 ft
31.
Turn left onto Richmond Road (A307)
1.2 mi
32.
Continue onto Upper Ham Road (A307)
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Petersham Road (A307)
1 mi
34.
Turn left to stay on Petersham Road (A307)
0.9 mi
35.
Continue onto Hill Street (A305)
583 ft
36.
Make a slight left onto King Street
470 ft
37.
Continue onto The Green
475 ft
38.
Turn right to stay on The Green
88 ft
39.
Continue slightly right onto Pembroke Villas
545 ft
40.
Continue onto Portland Terrace
951 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames?

The expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £8.4. 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 £4.2 (£8.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.8 per passenger (£8.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.1 per passenger (£8.4 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 Richmond upon Thames, approximately 5.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 48.31 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 £8.4 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.
 

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.9 £ (5.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.93 £ (5.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.45 £ (5.8/4) /p.

Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion creates more NOx and particulate matter than petrol combustion. This is due to diesel engine combustion and fuel composition. Modern diesel automobiles emit less due to particle filters and SCR systems. 
Compared to diesel combustion, petrol combustion produces less nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Petrol contains less contaminants than diesel, thus petrol engines generate fewer particles. Due to combustion processes and engine design, petrol engines may release less nitrogen oxides. 
While both diesel and petrol engines generate pollutants, diesel engines historically emitted more. Since pollution control technology have improved, current diesel and petrol vehicles can meet strict emissions criteria.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Richmond upon Thames is 62.1 miles and takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Richmond upon Thames is 42.43 miles and takes 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames by car?

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames is the third suggested route (42.4mi, 1h 23min) and costs 7.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames is the first suggested route (48.3mi, 1h 10min) and costs 8.4 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames is the second suggested route (62.1mi, 1h 11min) and costs 10.8 £.

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 Richmond upon Thames?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.3mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Richmond upon Thames) and its duration is 1h 10min. The other route is 62.1mi, and its duration is 1h 11min. The slowest route is 42.4mi, and its duration is 1h 23min.

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

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.