Route from Bolton to Plymouth

The distance between Bolton and Plymouth is 292 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
292 mi , 4 h 52 min
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Route from Bolton to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Bolton to Plymouth

292 mi 4 h 52 min
1.
Head northwest on Back Mawdsley Street
76 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Mawdsley Street
296 ft
3.
Turn right onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
315 ft
4.
Turn left onto Newport Street (B6204)
887 ft
5.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Street (A579)
669 ft
6.
Continue onto Bridgeman Place (A579)
788 ft
7.
Continue onto Bradford Street (A579)
366 ft
8.
Turn right onto A666
1214 ft
9.
Merge right onto St. Peter's Way (A666)
2.3 mi
10.
Continue towards M60
2.2 mi
11.
Keep right towards M60: Manchester Airport
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left onto M60
2.4 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
14.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
16.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
163 mi
20.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
21.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
22.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
28.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
29.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
30.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
33.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
34.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £51. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £25.5 (£51 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17 per passenger (£51 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £12.75 per passenger (£51 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 35.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £51 comes from for the journey from Bolton to Plymouth.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Bolton to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.7 £ (35.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.8 £ (35.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.85 £ (35.4/4) /p.

Where is Bolton located?

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Plymouth?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.