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Distance from E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing

N E Dartford M1 → Dartford Crossing
Road distance
36.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
28.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
37 min
Start point
Dartford Avenue
End point
Canterbury Way
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R70.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R70.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R85.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R86.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R93.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R93.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R113.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R114.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R122.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R122.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R149.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R149.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
133° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
313° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.6376, -0.0426
End coords Destination point
51.4640, 0.2582
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing is a short everyday drive, covering about 36.9 km in roughly 37 min.
Travel modes
E Dartford M1 → Dartford Crossing
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Car
36.9 km
37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
36.9 km
~34 min
64 km/h avg
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36.9 km 37 min
Start E Dartford M1
Finish Dartford Crossing
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  1. Head on Dartford Avenue
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Mottingham Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Cuckoo Hall Lane
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Nightingale Road
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Montagu Road
    1.7 km
  6. Continue right onto Montagu Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Angel Road
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight onto Angel Road towards A406
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto North Circular Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Lea Valley Viaduct
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Walthamstow Avenue
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto North Circular Road
    12.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left onto North Circular Road
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Alfred's Way
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lodge Avenue Flyover
    0.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ripple Road
    8.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wennington
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto London Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto London Road
    0.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto London Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto London Road
    0.9 km
  23. Continue straight onto Arterial Road Purfleet
    0.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Arterial Road Purfleet
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Arterial Road Purfleet
    1.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.4 km
  27. Continue
    0.5 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Canterbury Way
    2.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Dartford Crossing → E Dartford M1 E Dartford M1 to Johannesburg E Dartford M1 to Pretoria E Dartford M1 to Cape Town E Dartford M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Dartford Crossing Pretoria to Dartford Crossing Cape Town to Dartford Crossing
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.4 km
England
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
England
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dartford Crossing
06:09 – 21:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R154.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R162.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E Dartford M1 Start: Dartford Avenue 51.63762, -0.04264
Midpoint
18.4 km
Total: 36.9 km
Midpoint 18.4 km
36.9 km 37 min
Destination Dartford Crossing End: Canterbury Way 51.46403, 0.25822

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span England
One-way road span 36.9 km
Return-cycle span 73.8 km
Traversal time 37 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 78.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.63762, -0.04264
Midpoint 51.52604, 0.07453
End 51.46403, 0.25822
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Questions 8
How far is E Dartford M1 from Dartford Crossing? +
E Dartford M1 is about 36.9 km from Dartford Crossing by road.
How long does it take from E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing? +
The drive usually takes about 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing? +
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 E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R70.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R70.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R85.87 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R86.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E Dartford M1 to Dartford Crossing? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Cuckoo Hall Lane
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
A406
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Lea Valley Viaduct
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Alfred's Way
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Tilbury
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Wennington
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Thurrock
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Purfleet (A1090)
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Aveley (B1335)
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing
Canterbury Way
From E Dartford M1 To Dartford Crossing

Route Locations

Start area
E Dartford M1, England
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dartford Crossing, England
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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