How far is it from Dover to Hemsted?

The distance between Dover and Hemsted is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to Hemsted?

The drive from Dover to Hemsted takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Dover to Hemsted?

The fastest route from Dover to Hemsted covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Hemsted from Dover?

Hemsted lies roughly to the west of Dover.

Are there charging stations between Dover and Hemsted?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dover to Hemsted, 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: 106.

Dover Hemsted

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Dover to Hemsted takes about 25 min via A20. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Cannon Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Priory Street 89 yd
3 Enter roundabout left onto York Street 12 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly left onto York Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Snargate Street 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Archcliffe Road 55 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Archcliffe Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary left 50 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left 6 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Alkham Valley Road 38 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Alkham Valley Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto White Horse Hill 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Spitfire Way 9 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Spitfire Way 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Spitfire Way 34 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Spitfire Way 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout left onto Spitfire Way 42 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Spitfire Way 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout left onto Canterbury Road 24 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Canterbury Road 115 yd
22 Turn straight onto Pay Street 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Winterage Lane 2 mi
24 Turn left 1 mi
25 Turn left 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Shuttlesfield Lane 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Boyke Lane 1 mi
28 Turn left onto White Horse Lane 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Green Lane 2 mi
30 Arrive onto Green Lane 1 yd

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The return trip from Hemsted to Dover covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

106 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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Hemsted → Broad Oak, Kent14 mi · 25 min Hemsted → Horselees16 mi · 25 min Hemsted → Woolage Village10 mi · 15 min Hemsted → South Willesborough10 mi · 20 min Hemsted → Adisham12 mi · 20 min Hemsted → Wingham GB14 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Dover to Hemsted?: The distance between Dover and Hemsted is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Hemsted?: The drive from Dover to Hemsted takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Dover to Hemsted?: The fastest route from Dover to Hemsted covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Hemsted from Dover?: Hemsted lies roughly to the west of Dover.
Are there charging stations between Dover and Hemsted?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dover to Hemsted, 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: 106.

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