Route from Cambridge to Plymouth

The distance between Cambridge and Plymouth is 273 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
273 mi , 4 h 51 min
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Route from Cambridge to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Plymouth

273 mi 4 h 51 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Continue straight to stay on Chesterton Road (A1134)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Chesterton Lane (A1303)
670 ft
10.
Continue slightly right onto Northampton Street (A1303)
784 ft
11.
Turn right onto Madingley Road (A1134)
2.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Saint Neots Road (A1303)
0.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
217 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
1182 ft
15.
Merge right onto A428
5.9 mi
16.
Enter Caxton Gibbet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cambridge Road (A428)
237 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (A428)
5.6 mi
18.
Enter Tithe Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A428
152 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
1.1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A428
159 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
0.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A428
126 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1: The NORTH
51 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards A1: The NORTH
667 ft
26.
Keep left towards A1: London
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto Great North Road (A1)
1.2 mi
28.
Take the ramp towards A421
244 ft
29.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
722 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
4.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
13.5 mi
32.
Keep right at the fork
306 ft
33.
Keep left onto A421
1.9 mi
34.
Enter Eagle Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
229 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.6 mi
36.
Enter Fen Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
218 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.6 mi
38.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
397 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter Brinklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
359 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.7 mi
42.
Enter Kents Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
187 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1.1 mi
44.
Enter Netherfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
124 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
402 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
24 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1076 ft
48.
Enter Hospital Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
177 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
973 ft
50.
Enter Coffee Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
170 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
158 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
54.
Enter Elfield Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
177 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
142 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
58.
Enter Windmill Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
134 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
60.
Enter Tattenhoe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
169 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
62.
Enter Bottledump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Buckingham Road (A421)
168 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Buckingham Road (A421)
1 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
121 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
135 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4.4 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
6 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
138 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
122 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
129 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
166 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.3 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tingewick Road (A421)
109 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Tingewick Road (A421)
0.8 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
177 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
82.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
236 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4 mi
84.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A43
29 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
86.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
88.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
89.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
90.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
91.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
6.1 mi
93.
Take the ramp on the left towards A44: Oxford
0.3 mi
94.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
207 ft
95.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.5 mi
96.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A40
454 ft
97.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
98.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
121 ft
99.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
100.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
158 ft
101.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
102.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
167 ft
103.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
104.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
105.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
106.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
87 ft
107.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
5.8 mi
108.
Turn left onto A436
4.2 mi
109.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
32 ft
110.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
216 ft
111.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A436
114 ft
112.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
113.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
155 ft
114.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
3.2 mi
115.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bristol
1064 ft
116.
Keep right at the fork
263 ft
117.
Enter Brockworth Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M5: Bristol
629 ft
118.
Exit the roundabout towards M5: Bristol
109 mi
119.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
120.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
121.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
122.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
123.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
124.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
125.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
126.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
127.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
128.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
129.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
130.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
131.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
132.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
133.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
134.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Cambridge to Plymouth?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 47.7 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 23.85 quid each (£47.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 15.9 quid per person (£47.7 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 11.93 quid per person (£47.7 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 33.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 273.26 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 33.1 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 Cambridge to Plymouth: 47.7 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.55 £ (33.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.03 £ (33.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.28 £ (33.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Plymouth

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cambridge to Plymouth covers 270.21 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 52 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Plymouth by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Plymouth is the second suggested route (270mi, 4h 52min) and costs 47.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Plymouth is the first suggested route (273mi, 4h 51min) and costs 47.7 £.

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 Cambridge to Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 273mi (distance from Cambridge to Plymouth) and its duration is 4h 51min. The slowest route is 270mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge 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.