Route from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and West Dorset is 162 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
162 mi , 2 h 56 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset

162 mi 2 h 56 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
50.1 mi
16.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
17.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
18.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
19.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
20.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
32.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
34.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
38.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
40.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
41.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
42.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
43.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
46.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
47.
Turn left
307 ft
48.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
49.
Turn right
560 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset?

The expense of driving from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £28.3. 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 £14.15 (£28.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £9.43 per passenger (£28.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £7.08 per passenger (£28.3 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 West Dorset, approximately 19.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 162.15 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 £28.3 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 West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.8 £ (19.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.53 £ (19.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.9 £ (19.6/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset

The second route from Tunbridge Wells to the West Dorset is 168.38 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Tunbridge Wells to the West Dorset is 156.71 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset is the third suggested route (157mi, 3h 28min) and costs 27.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset is the first suggested route (162mi, 2h 56min) and costs 28.3 £.

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset is the second suggested route (168mi, 3h 4min) and costs 29.4 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 162mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to West Dorset) and its duration is 2h 56min. The other route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.