Route from Luton to Torbay

The distance between Luton and Torbay is 210 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
210 mi , 3 h 50 min
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Route from Luton to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Luton to Torbay

210 mi 3 h 50 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
70 ft
2.
Turn left onto Buxton Road
399 ft
3.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
386 ft
4.
Turn right onto Wellington Street
398 ft
5.
Turn left onto Dumfries Street
707 ft
6.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (B4540)
284 ft
7.
Turn left onto Windsor Street
418 ft
8.
Turn right onto Castle Street
597 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
378 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
0.3 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1081
34 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1306 ft
14.
Merge right onto New Airport Way (A1081)
942 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: London
0.6 mi
16.
Merge right onto M1
8.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
25.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
21.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
22.
Merge right onto M3
30.8 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
24.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
25.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
27.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
29.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
32.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
33.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
34.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
36.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
38.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
40.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.1 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
43.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
44.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
45.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
47.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
48.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
49.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
50.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
51.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
52.
Turn right
256 ft
53.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
54.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
55.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
58.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Luton to Torbay with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Luton to Torbay. The journey using petrol will set you back 36.7 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 18.35 pounds (£36.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 12.23 pounds (£36.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 9.18 pounds (£36.7 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 Luton and Torbay is approximately 210.29 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 25.5 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 (25.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 36.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Luton to Torbay is 36.7 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.75 £ (25.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.5 £ (25.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.38 £ (25.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Torbay

The second route from Luton to the Torbay is 230.9 miles and takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Torbay is 211.72 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Torbay is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 50min) and costs 36.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Torbay is the third suggested route (212mi, 4h 24min) and costs 37 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Torbay is the second suggested route (231mi, 3h 55min) and costs 40.3 £.

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 Luton to Torbay?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Luton to Torbay) and its duration is 3h 50min. The other route is 231mi, and its duration is 3h 55min. The slowest route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton 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.