Route from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Southwark is 38.9 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Southwark, County: Greater London, England
38.9 mi , 1 h 1 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark

38.9 mi 1 h 1 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
7.8 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: London
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Swanley Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A20
303 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A20
8.9 mi
15.
Enter Cliftons Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sidcup Road (A20)
128 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Sidcup Road (A20)
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left onto Eltham Road (A20)
0.7 mi
18.
Continue onto Lee High Road (A20)
1.1 mi
19.
Continue onto Lewisham High Street (A20)
628 ft
20.
Turn left onto Rennell Street (A20)
401 ft
21.
Turn right onto Loampit Vale (A20)
1271 ft
22.
Keep left onto Loampit Vale (A20)
608 ft
23.
Continue onto Loampit Hill (A20)
1232 ft
24.
Continue onto Lewisham Way (A20)
0.8 mi
25.
Keep left onto Lewisham Way (A2)
310 ft
26.
Merge right onto New Cross Road (A2)
0.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto New Cross Road (A2)
0.5 mi
28.
Continue onto Old Kent Road (A2)
1.7 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto Bricklayers Arms (A201)
690 ft
30.
Merge right onto New Kent Road (A201)
0.6 mi
31.
Turn left onto Elephant and Castle (A3)
147 ft
32.
Turn right onto St George's Road (A302)
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto St Georges Road (A302)
487 ft
34.
Make a slight left onto Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
0.3 mi
35.
Turn left onto Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
292 ft
36.
Turn right onto Westminster Bridge Road (A302)
0.3 mi
37.
Turn right onto Victoria Embankment (A3211)
0.4 mi
38.
Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue (A400)
1200 ft
39.
Enter Charing Cross and exit onto Charing Cross
211 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark by car?

Embarking on the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 6.8 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 3.4 pounds for each of two passengers, 2.27 pounds for three passengers, and merely 1.7 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 38.87 miles, the car craves around 4.7 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (4.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 6.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark is marked by a fuel cost of 6.8 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark.

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 Southwark

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the Southwark is 38.41 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the Southwark is 36.22 miles and takes 1 hour and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark is the third suggested route (36.2mi, 1h 8min) and costs 6.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark is the second suggested route (38.4mi, 1h 13min) and costs 6.7 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark is the first suggested route (38.9mi, 1h 1min) and costs 6.8 £.

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 Southwark?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 38.9mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Southwark) and its duration is 1h 1min. The other route is 36.2mi, and its duration is 1h 8min. The slowest route is 38.4mi, and its duration is 1h 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 Southwark?

Southwark is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Southwark has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southwark from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.