Route from Barnsley to Torbay

The distance between Barnsley and Torbay is 280 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
280 mi , 4 h 42 min
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Route from Barnsley to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Barnsley to Torbay

280 mi 4 h 42 min
1.
Head north on Burlington Arcade
156 ft
2.
Turn left onto Eldon Street
623 ft
3.
Continue left onto Shambles Street
1257 ft
4.
Enter Townend Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A628
341 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A628
0.9 mi
6.
Keep right onto Dodworth Road (A628)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Dodworth Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M1
44 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
59 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
10.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
11.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
12.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
14.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
15.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
16.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
17.
Keep right onto M5
146 mi
18.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
20.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
21.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
22.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
23.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
24.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
25.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
26.
Turn right
256 ft
27.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
28.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
29.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
32.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Barnsley to Torbay by car?

Driving from Barnsley to Torbay costs £48.9 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £24.45 (£48.9 split by 2). With three friends, it's £16.3 each (£48.9 divided by 3), and with four, it's £12.23 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 34 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £48.9 Barnsley-Torbay fare.

In all, the travel costs £48.9 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Barnsley to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.95 £ (33.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.3 £ (33.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.48 £ (33.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barnsley to Torbay

The most time-consuming route from Barnsley to Torbay spans a distance of 285.99 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Barnsley to Torbay by car?

The cheapest route from Barnsley to Torbay is the first suggested route (280mi, 4h 42min) and costs 48.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Barnsley to Torbay is the second suggested route (286mi, 5h 3min) and costs 49.9 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Barnsley to Torbay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 280mi (distance from Barnsley to Torbay) and its duration is 4h 42min. The slowest route is 286mi, and its duration is 5h 3min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Barnsley to Torbay by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Barnsley to Torbay. It provides driving directions from Barnsley to Torbay, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Barnsley - Torbay route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Barnsley to Torbay with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Barnsley located?

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Torbay?

Torbay is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Torbay has coordinates 50.4619209o,-3.5253150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torbay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.