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Distance from Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel

N Dartford Bypass → Channel Tunnel
Road distance
98.6 km
Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel is a practical regional trip, covering about 98.6 km in roughly 1 hr 6 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
86.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 6 min
Start point
Dartford Bypass
Return: 2 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
66 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R198.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R199.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R198.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R207.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R261.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R262.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R261.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R274.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R344.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R345.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R344.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R360.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
115° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
295° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.4402, 0.1723
End coords Destination point
51.1095, 1.3012
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Dartford Bypass → Channel Tunnel
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Dartford Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Channel Tunnel Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Dartford Bypass → Channel Tunnel
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Car
98.6 km
1 hr 6 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
98.6 km
~1 hr 31 min
65 km/h avg
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98.6 km 1 hr 6 min
Start Dartford Bypass
Finish Channel Tunnel
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  1. Head on Dartford Bypass
    9.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Watling Street
    10.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    8.8 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  6. Continue
    0.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    3.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    53.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
49.2 km
England
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 min • 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
England
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
16.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Channel Tunnel
05:38 – 22:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
56 min
SunriseDawn break
05:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R412.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R19.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R433.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dartford Bypass Start: Dartford Bypass 51.44018, 0.17231
Midpoint
49.2 km
Total: 98.6 km
Midpoint 49.2 km
98.6 km 1 hr 6 min
Destination Channel Tunnel 51.10955, 1.30115

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span England
One-way road span 98.6 km
Return-cycle span 197.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 6 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 17.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 49.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.44018, 0.17231
Midpoint 51.22565, 0.69551
End 51.10955, 1.30115
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Questions 8
How far is Dartford Bypass from Channel Tunnel? +
Dartford Bypass is about 98.6 km from Channel Tunnel by road.
How long does it take from Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R198.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R199.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R198.27 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R207.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dartford Bypass to Channel Tunnel? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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