Route from Exeter to Colwyn Bay

The distance between Exeter and Colwyn Bay is 274 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Exeter, County: Devon, England
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
274 mi , 4 h 43 min
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Route from Exeter to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Exeter to Colwyn Bay

274 mi 4 h 43 min
1.
Head north
94 ft
2.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
322 ft
3.
Turn left onto Western Way
422 ft
4.
Go straight onto Alphington Street (A377)
1028 ft
5.
Continue onto Alphington Road (A377)
1.1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
21 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
8.
Merge right onto A30
1.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp towards M5: Taunton
0.4 mi
10.
Keep right at the fork
707 ft
11.
Merge right onto M5
75 mi
12.
Keep right onto M5
86 mi
13.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
14.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
16.
Keep left onto M54
10.8 mi
17.
Take exit 3 on the left
1303 ft
18.
Enter Tong Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Newport Road (A41)
907 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A41)
2.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
162 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
5 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
142 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.6 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
225 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
168 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
10.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
69 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
6.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Whitchurch
284 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout towards Whitchurch
1.1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Heath Road (A41)
38 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Heath Road (A41)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chester
107 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chester
169 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
0.8 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Chester
14 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
1.2 mi
40.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
2.2 mi
41.
Continue onto No Man's Heath Bypass (A41)
1 mi
42.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
134 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
3.4 mi
45.
Continue straight onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
8.4 mi
46.
Keep left onto Boughton Heath Junction (A41)
73 ft
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards A55: NORTH WALES
673 ft
48.
Continue towards A55: NORTH WALES
0.9 mi
49.
Merge right onto North Wales Expressway (A55)
4.8 mi
50.
Continue onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
35.7 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
52.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
53.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
54.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
55.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
56.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Exeter to Colwyn Bay by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £47.8. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £23.9 (£47.8/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £15.93 per person (£47.8/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £11.95 per person (£47.8/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 273.61 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 273.61 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 33.2 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 33.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £47.8.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Exeter to Colwyn Bay amounts to £47.8.

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Exeter to Colwyn Bay.

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 Exeter to Colwyn Bay

The most time-consuming route from Exeter to Colwyn Bay spans a distance of 267.14 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Exeter to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cheapest route from Exeter to Colwyn Bay is the second suggested route (267mi, 4h 48min) and costs 46.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Exeter to Colwyn Bay is the first suggested route (274mi, 4h 43min) and costs 47.8 £.

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 Exeter to Colwyn Bay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 274mi (distance from Exeter to Colwyn Bay) and its duration is 4h 43min. The slowest route is 267mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

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

Where is Exeter located?

Exeter is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Exeter has coordinates 50.7184120o,-3.5338990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Exeter from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.