Route from Braintree to South Hams

The distance between Braintree and South Hams is 261 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: South Hams, County: Devon, England
261 mi , 4 h 37 min
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Route from Braintree to South Hams on map



Driving directions from Braintree to South Hams

261 mi 4 h 37 min
1.
Head northeast
145 ft
2.
Continue onto Bocking End
820 ft
3.
Continue onto The Causeway
730 ft
4.
Turn right onto Courtauld Road
0.3 mi
5.
Keep right onto Coggeshall Road (B1256)
126 ft
6.
Turn right onto Railway Street (B1256)
0.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto South Street (B1256)
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto St Michaels Road (B1256)
920 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road
64 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road
455 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road
140 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road
316 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
170 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
1212 ft
16.
Keep right at the fork
202 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A120
226 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards A120
0.4 mi
19.
Merge right onto A120
14.2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A120
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
268 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M11: London
11 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards M11: London
0.6 mi
25.
Merge left onto M11
13.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
27.
Keep right towards M25: (M1
0.7 mi
28.
Merge right onto M25
6.8 mi
29.
Continue onto M25
43 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
31.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
32.
Merge right onto M3
30.8 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
34.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
35.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
37.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
39.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
42.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
43.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
44.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
46.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
48.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
50.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.1 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
53.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
54.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
55.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
56.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
19.3 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left onto Marley Head (A38)
1049 ft
58.
Enter Marley Head and take the 3rd exit
238 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout
170 ft
60.
Turn left to stay on Webland Lane
1.1 mi
61.
Make a sharp right onto Higher Plymouth Road
1.1 mi
62.
Turn left
1281 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Braintree to South Hams with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Braintree to South Hams. The journey using petrol will set you back 45.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 22.75 pounds (£45.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 15.17 pounds (£45.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 11.38 pounds (£45.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Braintree and South Hams is approximately 260.78 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 31.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (31.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 45.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Braintree to South Hams is 45.5 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Braintree to South Hams.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.8 £ (31.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.53 £ (31.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.9 £ (31.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to South Hams

The slowest route from Braintree to the South Hams is 281.38 miles and takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Braintree to South Hams by car?

The cheapest route from Braintree to South Hams is the first suggested route (261mi, 4h 37min) and costs 45.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Braintree to South Hams is the second suggested route (281mi, 4h 42min) and costs 49.1 £.

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 Braintree to South Hams?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 261mi (distance from Braintree to South Hams) and its duration is 4h 37min. The slowest route is 281mi, and its duration is 4h 42min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Braintree to South Hams by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Braintree to South Hams. It provides driving directions from Braintree to South Hams, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Braintree - South Hams 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 Braintree to South Hams with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Braintree located?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of South Hams?

South Hams is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. South Hams has coordinates 50.4102244o,-3.8009332o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Hams from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.