How far is it from Barnsole to Folkestone?

The distance between Barnsole and Folkestone is 18 mi by road.

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

The drive from Barnsole to Folkestone takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Barnsole to Folkestone?

The fastest route from Barnsole to Folkestone covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Folkestone from Barnsole?

Folkestone lies roughly to the south of Barnsole.

Are there charging stations between Barnsole and Folkestone?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Barnsole to Folkestone, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); M20 J11, Shepway (350 kW); Shell Channel Gateway M20 Junction 11 Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 130.

Barnsole Folkestone

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Barnsole to Folkestone takes about 30 min via Alkham Valley Road. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 18 mi

1 Depart onto Barnsole Road 3 yd
2 Turn right onto Chalk Pit Hill 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Chalk Pit Lane 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Sandwich Road 2 mi
5 Turn slightly left 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Mill Top 2 mi
7 Turn slightly left onto Pie Factory Road 1 mi
8 Turn right 81 yd
9 Turn left 3 mi
10 Take ramp slightly left 38 yd
11 Merge slightly right onto Dover Road 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Lydden Hill 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Canterbury Road 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Warren Lane 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Chalk Hill 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Slip Lane 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Alkham Valley Road 2 mi
18 Continue straight onto Alkham Valley Road 2 mi
19 Enter roundabout straight 37 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
21 Merge slightly right 1 mi
22 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Cherry Garden Avenue 44 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Cherry Garden Avenue 1 mi
25 Turn slightly left onto Beachborough Road 1 mi
26 Continue slightly left onto Shorncliffe Road 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Kingsnorth Gardens 136 yd
28 Continue U-turn onto Kingsnorth Gardens 130 yd
29 At end of road, turn left 51 yd
30 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Folkestone to Barnsole covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

130 chargers

Snargate Street, DoverSnargate Street, Dover, England, CT17 9DG400 kW
M20 J11, ShepwayM20 J11, Shepway, Kent, CT21 4BL350 kW
Shell Channel Gateway M20 Junction 11 Hythe, Folkestone and HytheShell Channel Gateway M20 Junction 11 Hythe , Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, CT21 4BL350 kW
Cheriton High Street, FolkestoneCheriton High Street, Folkestone, England, CT19 4FR250 kW
St James StreetSt James Street250 kW

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Folkestone → Moorstock11 mi · 15 min Folkestone → Buckland Valley10 mi · 20 min Folkestone → Nelson Park13 mi · 25 min Folkestone → Nonington15 mi · 25 min Folkestone → Wye16 mi · 25 min Folkestone → Little Betteshanger17 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Barnsole to Folkestone?: The distance between Barnsole and Folkestone is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Barnsole to Folkestone?: The drive from Barnsole to Folkestone takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Barnsole to Folkestone?: The fastest route from Barnsole to Folkestone covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Folkestone from Barnsole?: Folkestone lies roughly to the south of Barnsole.
Are there charging stations between Barnsole and Folkestone?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Barnsole to Folkestone, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); M20 J11, Shepway (350 kW); Shell Channel Gateway M20 Junction 11 Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 130.

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