Grantham test routes
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Practice routes around Grantham (Somerby) driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.
In short: Grantham (Somerby) has 9 practice routes. A typical route is 8.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes (4.9–13.5 miles, 14–31 minutes). Expect about 1.1 roundabouts per route, fewer than 90% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 60 mph (82%), and the roads used most are Cold Harbour and Bridge End Road.
Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work
Drive these Grantham routes with turn-by-turn voice directions in the Driving Test Routes app
Grantham test routes at a glance
Roads that come up most around Grantham
How many of the 9 practice routes use each road.
Speed limits on the Grantham routes
Share of the driving distance at each limit.
What to practise for Grantham
- Fewer roundabouts than most centres (1.1 per route; 90% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
- Faster roads too: 85% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
- Longer drives: a typical route takes 26 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.
Practise every Grantham route before your test
Test centres near Grantham
- Melton Mowbray test routes · 15.7 miles
- Lincoln test routes · 20.9 miles
- Boston test routes · 23.6 miles
- Leicester (Cannock Street) test routes · 26.4 miles
- Loughborough test routes · 26.9 miles
- Nottingham (Chilwell) test routes · 27.1 miles
Grantham test routes: questions
How long are the test routes at Grantham (Somerby)?
The 9 practice routes around Grantham (Somerby) run 4.9–13.5 miles and take 14–31 minutes, typically 8.3 miles in 26 minutes. That is shorter than 57% of UK test centres.
Which roads come up on Grantham test routes?
The roads that appear most across the practice routes are Cold Harbour (9 of 9), Bridge End Road (9 of 9), High Dike (8 of 9), Mary Lane (5 of 9), Harrowby Lane (4 of 9).
How many roundabouts are on the Grantham routes?
About 1.1 per route on average. 90% of UK test centres have more.
Can I drive the Grantham test routes with sat nav?
Yes. The Driving Test Routes app has these practice routes with turn-by-turn voice directions, plus mock tests and a score for every drive. It's on the App Store and Google Play.