Route from Ipswich to Plymouth

The distance between Ipswich and Plymouth is 306 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
306 mi , 5 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ipswich to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Plymouth

306 mi 5 h 21 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Handford Road (A1071)
24 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto London Road (A1071)
2.1 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto A1214
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A12
524 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
51.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
9.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
11.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
12.
Continue onto M25
43 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
14.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto M3
30.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
17.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
18.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
20.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
22.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
25.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
27.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
29.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
31.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
33.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.1 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
36.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
37.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
38.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
39.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
41.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
44.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
45.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
46.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
47.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
48.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
50.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
51.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Ipswich to Plymouth by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 53.1 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 £26.55 (equivalent to 53.1/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 17.7 pounds (53.1/3) per passenger.
13.28 pounds (53.1/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(306.34 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 53.1 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)37.1 litres are consumed (306.34 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 37.1 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 37.1 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 53.1 pounds

53.1 pounds for fuel to get from Ipswich to Plymouth
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.75 £ (33.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.17 £ (33.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.38 £ (33.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Plymouth

The most time-consuming route from Ipswich to Plymouth spans a distance of 326.95 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Plymouth is the first suggested route (306mi, 5h 21min) and costs 53.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Plymouth is the second suggested route (327mi, 5h 26min) and costs 56.7 £.

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 Ipswich to Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 306mi (distance from Ipswich to Plymouth) and its duration is 5h 21min. The slowest route is 327mi, and its duration is 5h 26min.

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Where is Ipswich located?

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich 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.