Route from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and South Somerset is 154 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
154 mi , 2 h 44 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset

154 mi 2 h 44 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
11.6 mi
22.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
25.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
27.
Enter Podimore and take the 2nd exit onto A372
520 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A372
1.6 mi
29.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £26.9. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £13.45 (£26.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.97 per passenger (£26.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £6.73 per passenger (£26.9 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 18.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £26.9 comes from for the journey from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset.
 

 

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 South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset

An alternative route from Tunbridge Wells to the South Somerset is 153.99 miles and takes 3 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 South Somerset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 154mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to South Somerset) and its duration is 2h 44min. The slowest route is 154mi, and its duration is 3h 16min.

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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 South Somerset?

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.