How far is it from Folkestone to Hawkinge?

The distance between Folkestone and Hawkinge is 6 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Folkestone to Hawkinge?

The drive from Folkestone to Hawkinge takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Folkestone to Hawkinge?

The fastest route from Folkestone to Hawkinge covers 6 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Hawkinge from Folkestone?

Hawkinge lies roughly to the north of Folkestone.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Folkestone and Hawkinge?

Along the route from Folkestone to Hawkinge you can fill up at Tram Road Service Station, Tesco, Sainsbury's. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Folkestone and Hawkinge?

Along the route from Folkestone to Hawkinge you can stop for the night or service your van at Kent Sheds.

Where can I stop to rest between Folkestone and Hawkinge?

On the route from Folkestone to Hawkinge you can take a break at Playdell Gardens.

Folkestone Hawkinge

Distance: 6 kmDrive time: 10 min

Driving from Folkestone to Hawkinge takes about 10 min via A259. The distance is 6 km. The straight-line distance is 4 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 6 km

1 Depart straight 47 m
2 Turn right onto Kingsnorth Gardens 94 m
3 Continue U-turn onto Kingsnorth Gardens 150 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Shorncliffe Road 968 m
5 Turn slightly right onto Beachborough Road 232 m
6 Continue slightly right onto Cherry Garden Avenue 2 km
7 Enter roundabout straight 15 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 214 m

9 Enter roundabout straight 56 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly left 304 m
11 Continue straight 2 km
12 Take exit slightly left 378 m
13 Enter roundabout left onto Spitfire Way 34 m
14 Exit roundabout straight onto Spitfire Way 981 m
15 Enter roundabout slightly left 62 m
16 Arrive right

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The return trip from Hawkinge to Folkestone covers roughly the same distance, 6 km.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Folkestone to Hawkinge?: The distance between Folkestone and Hawkinge is 6 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Folkestone to Hawkinge?: The drive from Folkestone to Hawkinge takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Folkestone to Hawkinge?: The fastest route from Folkestone to Hawkinge covers 6 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Hawkinge from Folkestone?: Hawkinge lies roughly to the north of Folkestone.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Folkestone and Hawkinge?: Along the route from Folkestone to Hawkinge you can fill up at Tram Road Service Station, Tesco, Sainsbury's. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Folkestone and Hawkinge?: Along the route from Folkestone to Hawkinge you can stop for the night or service your van at Kent Sheds.
Where can I stop to rest between Folkestone and Hawkinge?: On the route from Folkestone to Hawkinge you can take a break at Playdell Gardens.

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