Gillingham test routes

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Practice routes around Gillingham driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Gillingham has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.8 miles and takes about 28 minutes (7.9–11.8 miles, 25–44 minutes). Expect about 11.7 roundabouts per route, more than 87% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (39%), and the roads used most are Hoath Way and Bailey Drive.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Gillingham test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Gillingham

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Hoath Way8 of 10
• Bailey Drive6 of 10
• Sovereign Boulevard6 of 10
• Campus Way6 of 10
• Hoath Lane5 of 10
• Hempstead Road5 of 10
• Ambley Road5 of 10
• Hempstead Valley Drive4 of 10

Speed limits on the Gillingham routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph39%
• 40 mph34%
• 50 mph23%
• 60 mph5%

What to practise for Gillingham

• Roundabout-heavy. 11.7 roundabouts per route, more than 87% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Faster roads too: 27% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 28 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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