Route from Manchester to Plymouth

The distance between Manchester and Plymouth is 282 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
282 mi , 4 h 49 min
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Route from Manchester to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Manchester to Plymouth

282 mi 4 h 49 min
1.
Head south on Brown Street
121 ft
2.
Turn left onto Chancery Lane
143 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Concert Lane
271 ft
4.
Turn right onto York Street
356 ft
5.
Continue onto New York Street
591 ft
6.
Turn right onto Portland Street (A5103)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Chepstow Street
526 ft
8.
Continue onto Great Bridgewater Street
827 ft
9.
Turn left onto Albion Street (A5103)
680 ft
10.
Continue onto Medlock Street (A5103)
1214 ft
11.
Turn right onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Princess Parkway (A5103)
7.2 mi
13.
Keep left towards Birmingham
1.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
163 mi
19.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
20.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
21.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
26.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
27.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
28.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
29.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
32.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
33.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Manchester to Plymouth?

The expense of driving from Manchester to Plymouth using petrol amounts to £48.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £24.4 (£48.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £16.27 per person (£48.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £12.2 per person (£48.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 34.2 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £48.8 for the trip from Manchester 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 Manchester to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.4 £ (30.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.27 £ (30.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.7 £ (30.8/4) /p.

Where is Manchester located?

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester 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.