Route from Blackwood to Torbay

The distance between Blackwood and Torbay is 132 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
132 mi , 2 h 22 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackwood to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Torbay

132 mi 2 h 22 min
1.
Head north on High Street (B4251)
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto High Street (B4251)
613 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
337 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
940 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
332 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
166 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
171 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
169 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
205 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
26 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pant Road (A467)
135 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Pant Road (A467)
1.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto A472
4.7 mi
18.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
536 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
483 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
250 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
175 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
27.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
199 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A4042
1.4 mi
30.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
49 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1248 ft
32.
Take the ramp onto M4
8.2 mi
33.
Keep right onto M4
6.6 mi
34.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
37.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
38.
Merge right onto M5
75 mi
39.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
40.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
41.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
42.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
43.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
44.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
45.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
46.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
47.
Turn right
256 ft
48.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
49.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
50.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
53.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Blackwood to Torbay?

The expense of driving from Blackwood to Torbay, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £23.1. 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 £11.55 (£23.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.7 per passenger (£23.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.78 per passenger (£23.1 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 Blackwood to Torbay, approximately 16 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 132.37 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 £23.1 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.
 

Diesel cost from Blackwood to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8 £ (16/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.33 £ (16/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4 £ (16/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Torbay

The slowest route from Blackwood to the Torbay is 204.41 miles and takes 4 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Blackwood to Torbay is the first suggested route (132mi, 2h 22min) and costs 23.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackwood to Torbay is the second suggested route (204mi, 4h 28min) and costs 35.7 £.

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 Blackwood to Torbay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 132mi (distance from Blackwood to Torbay) and its duration is 2h 22min. The slowest route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 28min.

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

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood 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.