Exeter South Hams by car, distance and driving time
The distance between Exeter and South Hams by car is 29.5 miles. The driving time is 35 minutes.
How far is South Hams from Exeter? The driving distance is 29.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.
To: South Hams, County: Devon, EnglandDriving directions from Exeter to South Hams
How much does it cost to drive from Exeter to South Hams with petrol?
Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Exeter to South Hams. The journey using petrol will set you back 5.1 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 2.55 pounds (£5.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 1.7 pounds (£5.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.28 pounds (£5.1 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 Exeter and South Hams is approximately 29.48 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 3.6 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 (3.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 5.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Exeter to South Hams is 5.1 pounds.
Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:
Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.
Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.
Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.
Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.
Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.
Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.
Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.
Diesel cost from Exeter to South Hams.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.8 £ (3.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.2 £ (3.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.9 £ (3.6/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Exeter to South Hams
The slowest route from Exeter to the South Hams is 31.7 miles and takes 43 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Exeter to South Hams by car?
The cheapest route from Exeter to South Hams is the first suggested route (29.5mi, 35min) and costs 5.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Exeter to South Hams is the second suggested route (31.7mi, 43min) and costs 5.5 £.
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 South Hams?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 29.5mi (distance from Exeter to South Hams) and its duration is 35min. The slowest route is 31.7mi, and its duration is 43min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Exeter to South Hams by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Exeter to South Hams. It provides driving directions from Exeter to South Hams, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Exeter - 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 Exeter 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 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 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.
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