How far is it from Sutton to Folkestone?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Sutton to Folkestone?

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

Which direction is Folkestone from Sutton?

Folkestone lies roughly to the south-west of Sutton.

Are there charging stations between Sutton and Folkestone?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sutton 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: 85.

Sutton Folkestone

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Sutton to Folkestone 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 onto Forge Lane 3 mi
2 Continue straight onto Archers Court Road 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Sandwich Road 37 yd
4 Enter roundabout left onto Whitfield Hill 107 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Whitfield Hill 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto London Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Alkham Road 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Lower Road 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Minnis Lane 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Ingleton Wood Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Capel Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Cauldham Lane 1 mi
13 Turn right 62 yd

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

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

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Charging points along the way

85 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 → Gibraltar, Kent4 mi · 10 min Folkestone → Satmar4 mi · 10 min Folkestone → Moorstock11 mi · 15 min Folkestone → Nonington15 mi · 25 min Folkestone → Arpinge5 mi · 10 min Folkestone → Buckland Valley10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Sutton to Folkestone?: The distance between Sutton and Folkestone is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sutton to Folkestone?: The drive from Sutton to Folkestone takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Sutton to Folkestone?: The fastest route from Sutton to Folkestone covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Folkestone from Sutton?: Folkestone lies roughly to the south-west of Sutton.
Are there charging stations between Sutton and Folkestone?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sutton 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: 85.

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