Route from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Southend-on-Sea is 53 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
53 mi , 1 h 4 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea

53 mi 1 h 4 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.
Take the ramp on the left towards A13: London
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 3rd exit
0.3 mi
16.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto A13
14.8 mi
18.
Enter Rayleigh Spur Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canvey Way (A1245)
271 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Canvey Way (A1245)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A127
643 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1175 ft
22.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
3.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
24.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
25.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
26.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
27.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
29.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea. The journey using petrol will set you back 9.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 4.65 pounds (£9.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.1 pounds (£9.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.33 pounds (£9.3 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Southend-on-Sea is approximately 53.03 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 6.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (6.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 9.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea is 9.3 pounds.
 

 

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 Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.2 £ (6.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.13 £ (6.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.6 £ (6.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Southend-on-Sea is 57.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Southend-on-Sea is 52.76 miles and takes 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea is the third suggested route (52.8mi, 1h 14min) and costs 9.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (53mi, 1h 4min) and costs 9.3 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (57.5mi, 1h 11min) and costs 10 £.

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 Southend-on-Sea?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 53mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 1h 4min. The other route is 57.5mi, and its duration is 1h 11min. The slowest route is 52.8mi, and its duration is 1h 14min.

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

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.