Kettering test routes

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

In short: Kettering has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 6.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes (4–8.6 miles, 14–29 minutes). Expect about 12 roundabouts per route, more than 89% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (87%), and the roads used most are Orion Way and Pytchley Road.

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

Kettering test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Kettering

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Orion Way10 of 10
• Pytchley Road10 of 10
• London Road9 of 10
• Pytchley Lane8 of 10
• Bowling Green Road8 of 10
• Sheep Street8 of 10
• Northfield Avenue8 of 10
• Northampton Road8 of 10

Speed limits on the Kettering routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph87%
• 40 mph10%
• 50 mph4%

What to practise for Kettering

• Roundabout-heavy. 12 roundabouts per route, more than 89% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (87%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 26 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Kettering

• Wellingborough test routes · 5.2 miles
• Northampton test routes · 11.9 miles
• Bedford test routes · 19.0 miles
• Leicester (Wigston) test routes · 22.6 miles
• Rugby test routes · 23.7 miles
• Leicester (Cannock Street) test routes · 24.7 miles

Kettering test routes: questions