How far is it from Folkestone to Sutton?

The distance between Folkestone and Sutton is 14 mi by road.

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

The drive from Folkestone to Sutton takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Folkestone to Sutton?

The fastest route from Folkestone to Sutton covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Sutton from Folkestone?

Sutton lies roughly to the north-east of Folkestone.

Are there charging stations between Folkestone and Sutton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Folkestone to Sutton, 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: 83.

Folkestone Sutton

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Folkestone to Sutton takes about 25 min via Forge Lane. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 14 mi

1 Depart straight 51 yd
2 Turn right onto Kingsnorth Gardens 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 135 yd
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Radnor Park Road 38 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Radnor Park Road 1 mi
6 Continue slightly right onto Pavilion Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Black Bull Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Canterbury Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Canterbury Road 91 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Canterbury Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Alkham Valley Road 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Alkham Valley Road 74 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Alkham Valley Road 2 mi

14 Turn right 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Cauldham Lane 1 mi
16 Continue left onto Capel Street 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Ingleton Wood Road 2 mi
18 Turn left onto Minnis Lane 2 mi
19 At end of road, turn left onto Lower Road 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Alkham Road 1 mi
21 Turn right onto London Road 1 mi
22 At end of road, turn left onto Whitfield Hill 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout left onto Sandwich Road 52 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Sandwich Road 67 yd
25 Turn right onto Archers Court Road 2 mi
26 Continue straight onto Forge Lane 3 mi
27 Arrive onto Forge Lane

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The return trip from Sutton to Folkestone covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

83 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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Sutton, Kent → Maxted Street18 mi · 25 min Sutton, Kent → Guston4 mi · 5 min Sutton, Kent → Upper Eythorne5 mi · 10 min Sutton, Kent → Broomhill, Kent13 mi · 20 min Sutton, Kent → Bossingham15 mi · 25 min Sutton, Kent → Crabble6 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Folkestone to Sutton?: The distance between Folkestone and Sutton is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Folkestone to Sutton?: The drive from Folkestone to Sutton takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Folkestone to Sutton?: The fastest route from Folkestone to Sutton covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Sutton from Folkestone?: Sutton lies roughly to the north-east of Folkestone.
Are there charging stations between Folkestone and Sutton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Folkestone to Sutton, 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: 83.

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