Harrogate Plymouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Harrogate and Plymouth by car is 337 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

How far is Plymouth from Harrogate? The driving distance is 337 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
337 mi , 5 h 41 min
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Route from Harrogate to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Harrogate to Plymouth

337 mi 5 h 41 min
1.
Head south on Prospect Place
222 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albert Street
105 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
320 ft
4.
Turn right onto Prospect Place
226 ft
5.
Continue onto James Street
732 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Station Bridge
134 ft
7.
Turn left to stay on Station Bridge
247 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Avenue
149 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Avenue
725 ft
10.
Continue onto North Park Road
0.3 mi
11.
Go straight onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
1179 ft
12.
Enter Empress Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Wetherby Road (A661)
223 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Wetherby Road (A661)
2.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Weatherby
120 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards Weatherby
2.6 mi
16.
Turn left onto High Street (A661)
1214 ft
17.
Continue onto Park Road (A661)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Wetherby Road (A661)
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A661)
0.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Spofforth Hill (A661)
0.7 mi
21.
Continue slightly left onto West Gate (A661)
1243 ft
22.
Continue onto Market Place (A661)
831 ft
23.
Turn right onto Boston Road (A661)
1231 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boston Road (A168)
196 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A168)
1.2 mi
26.
Enter Wattle Syke Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke (A659)
97 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Wattle Syke (A659)
674 ft
28.
Enter Grange Moor Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
1016 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto A1(M)
6.3 mi
31.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
34.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
35.
Merge right onto M18
50.6 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
37.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
38.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
39.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
40.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
41.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
42.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
44.
Keep right onto M5
146 mi
45.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
46.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
47.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
49.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
50.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
52.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
53.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
54.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
55.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
56.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
58.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
59.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Harrogate to Plymouth?

The expense of driving from Harrogate to Plymouth, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £58.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £29.4 (£58.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £19.6 per passenger (£58.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £14.7 per passenger (£58.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Harrogate to Plymouth, approximately 40.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 336.63 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £58.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Harrogate to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 40.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.4 £ (40.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.6 £ (40.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.2 £ (40.8/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Harrogate to Plymouth

The slowest route from Harrogate to the Plymouth is 344.17 miles and takes 5 hours and 53 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Harrogate to Plymouth is the first suggested route (337mi, 5h 41min) and costs 58.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Harrogate to Plymouth is the second suggested route (344mi, 5h 53min) and costs 60.1 £.

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 Harrogate to Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 337mi (distance from Harrogate to Plymouth) and its duration is 5h 41min. The slowest route is 344mi, and its duration is 5h 53min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Harrogate to Plymouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Harrogate to Plymouth. It provides driving directions from Harrogate to Plymouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Harrogate - Plymouth route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Harrogate located?

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate 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.