Exeter Manchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Exeter and Manchester by car is 245 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

How far is Manchester from Exeter? The driving distance is 245 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Exeter, County: Devon, England
To: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
245 mi , 4 h 13 min
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Route from Exeter to Manchester on map



Driving directions from Exeter to Manchester

245 mi 4 h 13 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 right onto M6
53.6 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
19.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
20.
Continue onto M56
6.8 mi
21.
Keep right towards A5103: City Centre
1.9 mi
22.
Continue onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A57(M)
1107 ft
24.
Merge right onto Mancunian Way (A57(M))
0.5 mi
25.
Keep right onto Dawson Street (A57)
299 ft
26.
Continue onto A6042
0.5 mi
27.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Way (A34)
717 ft
28.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A6)
572 ft
29.
Turn right onto New Bailey Street (A34)
648 ft
30.
Continue onto Bridge Street West (A34)
1284 ft
31.
Continue onto John Dalton Street (A34)
664 ft
32.
Turn left onto Cross Street
134 ft
33.
Turn right onto Tib Lane
176 ft
34.
Turn left onto Essex Street
442 ft
35.
Turn right onto Chapel Walks
335 ft
36.
Turn right onto Brown Street
230 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Exeter to Manchester by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £42.8. 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 £21.4 (£42.8/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £14.27 per person (£42.8/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £10.7 per person (£42.8/4).

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 245.1 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 245.1 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 29.7 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 29.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £42.8.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Exeter to Manchester amounts to £42.8.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Exeter to Manchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.85 £ (29.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.9 £ (29.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.43 £ (29.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Exeter to Manchester

An alternative route from Exeter to the Manchester is 265.22 miles and takes 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Exeter to Manchester by car?

The cheapest route from Exeter to Manchester is the first suggested route (245mi, 4h 13min) and costs 42.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Exeter to Manchester is the second suggested route (265mi, 5h 58min) and costs 46.3 £.

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 Manchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 245mi (distance from Exeter to Manchester) and its duration is 4h 13min. The slowest route is 265mi, and its duration is 5h 58min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.