Route from Plymouth to Canterbury

The distance between Plymouth and Canterbury is 274 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
274 mi , 4 h 51 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Plymouth to Canterbury on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Canterbury

274 mi 4 h 51 min
1.
Head northeast on North Cross
185 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto North Road East
307 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on North Road East
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto North Hill (B3250)
870 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Alexandra Road (B3214)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Lipson Vale (B3214)
728 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
22 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
511 ft
10.
Go straight onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
636 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
154 ft
13.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.4 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
224 ft
15.
Merge right onto Devon Expressway (A38)
35 mi
16.
Merge left onto Devon Expressway (A38)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
4.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
19.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
1126 ft
20.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
21.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
22.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
24.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
26.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
28.
Enter Podimore and take the 4th exit
1093 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
30.
Continue onto West Camel Road
1 mi
31.
Turn left onto High Street (A359)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
302 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
34.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
36.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
38.
Keep right onto M3
32.9 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
40.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
41.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
42.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
43.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
44.
Merge right onto M20
7.9 mi
45.
Take exit 7 on the left towards A249: Sheerness
0.3 mi
46.
Keep left towards A249: Sittingbourne
592 ft
47.
Merge right onto Sittingbourne Road (A249)
1.1 mi
48.
Continue onto Detling Hill (A249)
4.3 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
12.7 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
4.9 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
54.
Continue onto A2050
1 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
137 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
38 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1242 ft
59.
Turn right onto North Lane
1048 ft
60.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
61.
Turn left onto Pound Lane
291 ft
62.
Continue onto St Radigund's Street
358 ft
63.
Turn right onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
64.
Turn right onto King Street
812 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Plymouth to Canterbury by car?

The journey from Plymouth to Canterbury by car comes with a price tag of £47.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £23.9 for the trip (£47.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £15.93 each (£47.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £11.95 each (£47.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 33.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £47.8 comes from for the trip from Plymouth to Canterbury.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £47.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to Canterbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.55 £ (33.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.03 £ (33.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.28 £ (33.1/4) /p.

Where is Plymouth located?

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.

What is the location of Canterbury?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.