Basildon Exeter by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Basildon and Exeter by car is 217 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

How far is Exeter from Basildon? The driving distance is 217 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Exeter, County: Devon, England
217 mi , 3 h 57 min
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Route from Basildon to Exeter on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Exeter

217 mi 3 h 57 min
1.
Head south on Craylands
450 ft
2.
Make a slight left to stay on Craylands
154 ft
3.
Make a slight right to stay on Craylands
113 ft
4.
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
260 ft
5.
Go straight onto Broadmayne (A1321)
611 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Mayne (A132)
415 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto South Mayne (A132)
0.9 mi
8.
Enter Pitsea Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A13
665 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A13
1215 ft
10.
Merge right onto Pitsea Flyover (A13)
2.1 mi
11.
Continue onto Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass (A13)
9.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
13.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
16.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
17.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
36.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto M3
30.7 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
23.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
24.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
26.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
28.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
31.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
32.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
33.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
35.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
37.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
39.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.7 mi
41.
Enter Moor Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Honiton Road (A3015)
137 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (A3015)
37 ft
43.
Continue straight to stay on Honiton Road (A3015)
0.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Honiton Road (B3183)
69 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.3 mi
46.
Turn right onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.4 mi
47.
Continue onto East Wonford Hill (B3183)
0.8 mi
48.
Make a slight left onto Magdalen Road
0.7 mi
49.
Turn left onto Western Way
168 ft
50.
Continue onto Magdalen Street
567 ft
51.
Turn left onto B3212
740 ft
52.
Go straight onto A3015
125 ft
53.
Go straight onto Western Way
0.3 mi
54.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
107 ft
55.
Turn left to stay on Commercial Road
322 ft
56.
Turn right
94 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Basildon to Exeter?

The expense of driving from Basildon to Exeter, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £37.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £18.9 (£37.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.6 per passenger (£37.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.45 per passenger (£37.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Basildon to Exeter, approximately 26.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 216.51 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £37.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Basildon to Exeter.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Basildon to Exeter

The second route from Basildon to the Exeter is 242.65 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Basildon to the Exeter is 212.74 miles and takes 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Basildon to Exeter by car?

The cheapest route from Basildon to Exeter is the third suggested route (213mi, 4h 28min) and costs 37.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Basildon to Exeter is the first suggested route (217mi, 3h 57min) and costs 37.8 £.

The most expensive route from Basildon to Exeter is the second suggested route (243mi, 4h 6min) and costs 42.4 £.

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 Basildon to Exeter?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 217mi (distance from Basildon to Exeter) and its duration is 3h 57min. The other route is 243mi, and its duration is 4h 6min. The slowest route is 213mi, and its duration is 4h 28min.

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Where is Basildon located?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Exeter?

Exeter is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Exeter has coordinates 50.7184120o,-3.5338990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Exeter from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.