Route from Bridgend to Torbay

The distance between Bridgend and Torbay is 144 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Bridgend, County: Bridgend, Wales
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
144 mi , 2 h 34 min
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Route from Bridgend to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Bridgend to Torbay

144 mi 2 h 34 min
1.
Head north on Nolton Street
64 ft
2.
Turn right onto Brackla Street
1021 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tremains Road (B4181)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Coychurch Road (B4181)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter Coychurch Road and take the 2nd exit onto Coychurch Road (B4181)
173 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Coychurch Road (B4181)
0.9 mi
7.
Turn right onto B4181
0.3 mi
8.
Keep left onto Coychurch Road (A473)
1.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A473
220 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A473
0.4 mi
11.
Make a slight right
544 ft
12.
Keep right at the fork
493 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the left
1275 ft
14.
Merge right onto M4
33.4 mi
15.
Keep right onto M4
6.6 mi
16.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
19.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto M5
75 mi
21.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
22.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
23.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
24.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
25.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
26.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
28.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
29.
Turn right
256 ft
30.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
31.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
32.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
35.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bridgend to Torbay?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 25.2 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 12.6 quid each (£25.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 8.4 quid per person (£25.2 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 6.3 quid per person (£25.2 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 17.5 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 144.41 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 17.5 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Bridgend to Torbay: 25.2 quid.

 

 

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 Bridgend to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.75 £ (17.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.83 £ (17.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.38 £ (17.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bridgend to Torbay

An alternative route from Bridgend to the Torbay is 229.27 miles and takes 5 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bridgend to Torbay is the first suggested route (144mi, 2h 34min) and costs 25.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bridgend to Torbay is the second suggested route (229mi, 5h 5min) and costs 40 £.

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 Bridgend to Torbay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 144mi (distance from Bridgend to Torbay) and its duration is 2h 34min. The slowest route is 229mi, and its duration is 5h 5min.

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

Bridgend is located in Bridgend county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Bridgend has coordinates 51.5042860o,-3.5769450o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bridgend 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.