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Distance from Sidcup By Pass to Channel Tunnel

Sidcup By Pass to Channel Tunnel is a practical regional trip, covering about 101.5 km in roughly 1 hr 8 min.

N Sidcup By Pass → Channel Tunnel
Road distance
101.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
87.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 8 min
Start point
Sidcup By-pass
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
68 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R169.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R170.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R189.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R190.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R224.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R225.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R249.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R251.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R294.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R296.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R328.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R331.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
112° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
292° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.4095, 0.1330
End coords Destination point
51.1095, 1.3012
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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101.5 km 1 hr 8 min
Start Sidcup By Pass
Finish Channel Tunnel
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Sidcup By-pass
    1.0 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.2 km
  4. Continue
    0.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards A20: Dover
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards Dover
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Sidcup By-pass
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Swanley By-pass
    3.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    81.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    0.3 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
50.6 km
England
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
34 min • 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
England
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
16.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Channel Tunnel
06:25 – 21:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R424.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R20.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R446.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sidcup By Pass Start: Sidcup By-pass 51.40945, 0.13305
Midpoint
50.6 km
Total: 101.5 km
Midpoint 50.6 km
101.5 km 1 hr 8 min
Destination Channel Tunnel 51.10955, 1.30115

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span England
One-way road span 101.5 km
Return-cycle span 202.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 8 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 12.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 50.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.40945, 0.13305
Midpoint 51.23456, 0.68144
End 51.10955, 1.30115
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Questions 8
How far is Sidcup By Pass from Channel Tunnel? +
Sidcup By Pass is about 101.5 km from Channel Tunnel by road.
How long does it take from Sidcup By Pass to Channel Tunnel? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sidcup By Pass to Channel Tunnel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sidcup By Pass 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 Sidcup By Pass to Channel Tunnel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R169.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R170.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R189.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R190.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sidcup By Pass 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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Towns along the route

Sidcup By-pass
From Sidcup By Pass To Channel Tunnel
Bexley
From Sidcup By Pass To Channel Tunnel
A20: Dover
From Sidcup By Pass To Channel Tunnel
Dover
From Sidcup By Pass To Channel Tunnel
Swanley By-pass
From Sidcup By Pass To Channel Tunnel
Maidstone
From Sidcup By Pass To Channel Tunnel

Route Locations

Start area
Sidcup By Pass, England
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Channel Tunnel, England
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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