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

In short: Tilbury has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 11.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes (9.2–13.6 miles, 25–54 minutes). Expect about 13.4 roundabouts per route, more than 93% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (53%), and the roads used most are Church Road and Russell Road.

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

Tilbury test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Tilbury

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Church Road10 of 10
• Russell Road10 of 10
• Dock Road10 of 10
• St Chad's Road9 of 10
• Chadwell Road6 of 10
• Calcutta Road6 of 10
• Long Lane5 of 10
• Wood View5 of 10

Speed limits on the Tilbury routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph7%
• 30 mph53%
• 40 mph13%
• 50 mph12%
• 70 mph14%

What to practise for Tilbury

• Roundabout-heavy. 13.4 roundabouts per route, more than 93% 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 37 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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