Route from Gloucester to Torbay

The distance between Gloucester and Torbay is 128 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
128 mi , 2 h 15 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Gloucester to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Gloucester to Torbay

128 mi 2 h 15 min
1.
Head northwest on Metz Way (A4302)
17 ft
2.
Make a sharp right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
3.
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.6 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
98 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
1163 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Finlay Road (A38)
198 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Finlay Road (A38)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A38
178 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
1.3 mi
10.
Make a slight left to stay on Cole Avenue (A38)
1.5 mi
11.
Enter Waterwells Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A38
140 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
0.7 mi
13.
Enter Cross Keys Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A430)
113 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A430)
0.5 mi
15.
Continue left onto Quedgeley Interchange (A430)
654 ft
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
102 mi
17.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
18.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
20.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
21.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
22.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
23.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
24.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
25.
Turn right
256 ft
26.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
27.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
28.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
31.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Gloucester to Torbay by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 22.2 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £11.1 (equivalent to 22.2/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 7.4 pounds (22.2/3) per passenger.
5.55 pounds (22.2/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(128.18 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 22.2 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)15.5 litres are consumed (128.18 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 15.5 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 15.5 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 22.2 pounds

22.2 pounds for fuel to get from Gloucester to Torbay
 

 

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 Gloucester to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7 £ (14/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.67 £ (14/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.5 £ (14/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Gloucester to Torbay

The most time-consuming route from Gloucester to Torbay spans a distance of 148.2 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 13 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Gloucester to Torbay is the first suggested route (128mi, 2h 15min) and costs 22.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gloucester to Torbay is the second suggested route (148mi, 3h 13min) and costs 25.7 £.

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 Gloucester to Torbay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 128mi (distance from Gloucester to Torbay) and its duration is 2h 15min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 13min.

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

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester 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.