Route from Neath to Plymouth

The distance between Neath and Plymouth is 188 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
188 mi , 3 h 16 min
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Route from Neath to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Neath to Plymouth

188 mi 3 h 16 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
53.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
6.6 mi
14.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M5
75 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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What's the expense of traveling from Neath to Plymouth by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £32.5. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £16.25 (£32.5/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.83 (£32.5/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £8.13 (£32.5/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 187.68 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 187.68 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 22.8 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 22.8 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £32.5.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Neath to Plymouth amounts to £32.5.

 

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 Neath to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.3 £ (20.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.87 £ (20.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.15 £ (20.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Neath to Plymouth

The most time-consuming route from Neath to Plymouth spans a distance of 259.85 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Neath to Plymouth is the first suggested route (188mi, 3h 16min) and costs 32.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Neath to Plymouth is the second suggested route (260mi, 5h 23min) and costs 45 £.

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 Neath to Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 188mi (distance from Neath to Plymouth) and its duration is 3h 16min. The slowest route is 260mi, and its duration is 5h 23min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Neath to Plymouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Neath to Plymouth. It provides driving directions from Neath to Plymouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Neath - Plymouth 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 Neath to Plymouth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Neath located?

Neath is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Neath has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Neath 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.