Route from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Sunderland is 309 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
309 mi , 5 h 14 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland

309 mi 5 h 14 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.
Continue towards M25: (M11
15.8 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
17.
Merge right onto M11
14 mi
18.
Keep right onto M11
28.4 mi
19.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
20.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
104 mi
22.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
23.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
24.
Keep left towards A168: Thirsk
1.2 mi
25.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
26.
Continue onto A19
45.2 mi
27.
Keep left towards Sunderland
1.6 mi
28.
Enter Seaton Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Stockton Road (A1018)
110 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A1018)
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Stockton Road and take the 3rd exit onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
292 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
1277 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
153 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
1151 ft
34.
Make a slight left onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
115 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
16 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Salterfen Road (B1405)
10 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Salterfen Road (B1405)
505 ft
39.
Turn right onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
0.6 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
140 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
1 mi
42.
Continue onto Stockton Road (B1522)
653 ft
43.
Make a sharp right to stay on Park Road (A1231)
515 ft
44.
Make a slight left to stay on Park Road
117 ft
45.
Turn left onto Burdon Road
0.3 mi
46.
Continue onto Fawcett Street
1131 ft
47.
Turn right onto High Street West
252 ft
48.
Turn left onto Bedford Street
136 ft
49.
Turn left
248 ft
50.
Turn left onto Bridge Street
117 ft
51.
Make a sharp right onto High Street West
222 ft
52.
Turn left onto Union Street
453 ft
53.
Turn right
73 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland?

The expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £54. 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 £27 (£54 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £18 per passenger (£54 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £13.5 per passenger (£54 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 Sunderland, approximately 37.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 309.36 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 £54 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 following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.75 £ (37.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.5 £ (37.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.38 £ (37.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland

An alternative route from Tunbridge Wells to the Sunderland is 323.89 miles and takes 5 hours and 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland is the first suggested route (309mi, 5h 14min) and costs 54 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland is the second suggested route (324mi, 5h 26min) and costs 56.5 £.

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 Sunderland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 309mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Sunderland) and its duration is 5h 14min. The slowest route is 324mi, and its duration is 5h 26min.

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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 Sunderland?

Sunderland is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Sunderland has coordinates 54.9068690o,-1.3838010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sunderland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.