Irvine Plymouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Irvine and Plymouth by car is 496 miles. The driving time is 8 hours and 21 minutes.

How far is Plymouth from Irvine? The driving distance is 496 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
496 mi , 8 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Irvine to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Plymouth

496 mi 8 h 21 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A76
771 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
163 mi
36.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
37.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
38.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
43.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
44.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
45.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
46.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
49.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
50.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Irvine to Plymouth?

The expense of driving from Irvine to Plymouth, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £86.5. 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 £43.25 (£86.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £28.83 per passenger (£86.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £21.63 per passenger (£86.5 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 Irvine to Plymouth, approximately 60.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 495.79 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 £86.5 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 Irvine to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 60 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 30 £ (60/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 20 £ (60/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 15 £ (60/4) /p.

Diesel fuel vs petrol fuel in terms of energy density:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel typically has a higher energy density compared to petrol. This means that diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon than petrol. As a result, diesel engines can extract more energy from each unit of fuel compared to petrol engines, leading to better fuel efficiency and longer driving ranges for diesel vehicles.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it generally contains less energy per liter or per gallon compared to diesel fuel. This difference in energy density contributes to the differences in fuel efficiency and driving range between petrol and diesel vehicles.

Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine 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.