Route from Basildon to Torbay

The distance between Basildon and Torbay is 237 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
237 mi , 4 h 17 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Basildon to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Torbay

237 mi 4 h 17 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
29.1 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
42.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
43.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
44.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
45.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
46.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
47.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
48.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
49.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
50.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
51.
Turn right
256 ft
52.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
53.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
54.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
57.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Basildon to Torbay?

The expense of driving from Basildon to Torbay using petrol amounts to £41. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £20.5 (£41 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £13.67 per person (£41 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £10.25 per person (£41 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 28.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £41 for the trip from Basildon to Torbay.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.


Diesel cost from Basildon to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.95 £ (25.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.63 £ (25.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.48 £ (25.9/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Basildon to Torbay

The second route from Basildon to the Torbay is 262.9 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

The third route from Basildon to the Torbay is 233.03 miles and takes 4 hours and 53 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Basildon to Torbay is the third suggested route (233mi, 4h 53min) and costs 40.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Basildon to Torbay is the first suggested route (237mi, 4h 17min) and costs 41 £.

The most expensive route from Basildon to Torbay is the second suggested route (263mi, 4h 25min) and costs 45.6 £.

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 Torbay?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 237mi (distance from Basildon to Torbay) and its duration is 4h 17min. The other route is 263mi, and its duration is 4h 25min. The slowest route is 233mi, and its duration is 4h 53min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Basildon to Torbay by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Basildon to Torbay. It provides driving directions from Basildon to Torbay, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Basildon - 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 Basildon 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 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 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.