Route from Luton to Torridge

The distance between Luton and Torridge is 241 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Torridge, County: Devon, England
241 mi , 4 h 19 min
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Route from Luton to Torridge on map



Driving directions from Luton to Torridge

241 mi 4 h 19 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
18.7 mi
20.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
21.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
98 mi
23.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left towards M5 South: Thornbury
0.7 mi
25.
Keep right onto M5
61.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Tiverton Parkway Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
825 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
6.4 mi
29.
Enter North Devon Link Road and take the 2nd exit onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
129 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
15.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B3227
41 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto B3227
2.3 mi
33.
Turn right to stay on Broad Street (B3227)
31 ft
34.
Turn left to stay on Broad Street (B3227)
302 ft
35.
Continue onto Barnstaple Street (B3227)
382 ft
36.
Turn left onto West Street (B3227)
897 ft
37.
Continue onto Nadder Lane (B3227)
1284 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nadder Lane (B3227)
72 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Nadder Lane (B3227)
6.5 mi
40.
Turn right onto B3227
263 ft
41.
Turn right onto A377
0.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto B3227
7.6 mi
43.
Turn left onto Calf Street (B3227)
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto New Street (A386)
0.7 mi
45.
Continue onto Station Hill (A386)
0.6 mi
46.
Make a slight left onto Rakeham Hill
1.6 mi
47.
Continue onto Church Lane
993 ft
48.
Turn left onto A388
143 ft
49.
Turn right to stay on A388
2.1 mi
50.
Make a slight left onto A388
0.9 mi
51.
Turn right onto A388
1.9 mi
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Luton to Torridge by car?

Embarking on the journey from Luton to Torridge, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 42 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 21 pounds for each of two passengers, 14 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.5 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 240.57 miles, the car craves around 29.2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (29.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 42 pounds. Thus, the journey from Luton to Torridge is marked by a fuel cost of 42 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Luton to Torridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.55 £ (29.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.7 £ (29.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.28 £ (29.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Torridge

The second route from Luton to the Torridge is 229.14 miles and takes 4 hours and 20 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Torridge is 229.96 miles and takes 4 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Torridge is the second suggested route (229mi, 4h 20min) and costs 40 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Torridge is the third suggested route (230mi, 4h 52min) and costs 40.1 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Torridge is the first suggested route (241mi, 4h 19min) and costs 42 £.

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 Torridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 241mi (distance from Luton to Torridge) and its duration is 4h 19min. The other route is 229mi, and its duration is 4h 20min. The slowest route is 230mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Torridge is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 140 meters above sea level. Torridge has coordinates 50.8928478o,-4.2654808o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.