Route from Plymouth to Cheltenham

The distance between Plymouth and Cheltenham is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
156 mi , 2 h 38 min
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Route from Plymouth to Cheltenham on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Cheltenham

156 mi 2 h 38 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
75 mi
18.
Keep right onto M5
36.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A40: Gloucester
1294 ft
20.
Enter Golden Valley Junction and take the 3rd exit towards Cheltenham
0.3 mi
21.
Exit the roundabout towards Cheltenham
0.3 mi
22.
Merge right onto A40
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Arle Court Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Gloucester Road (A40)
355 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Benhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gloucester Road (A40)
245 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.6 mi
27.
Merge right onto Lansdown Road (A40)
0.6 mi
28.
Keep left onto Lansdown Road (A40)
0.3 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Montpellier Walk (A4015)
18 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Montpellier Walk (A4015)
945 ft
31.
Continue onto Promenade (A4015)
859 ft
32.
Turn right onto Royal Well Road
128 ft
33.
Keep right onto Royal Well Road
284 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Plymouth to Cheltenham?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 27.2 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 13.6 quid each (£27.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 9.07 quid per person (£27.2 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 6.8 quid per person (£27.2 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 18.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 155.64 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 18.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Plymouth to Cheltenham: 27.2 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to Cheltenham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.45 £ (18.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.3 £ (18.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.73 £ (18.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Plymouth to Cheltenham

The second route from Plymouth to the Cheltenham is 173.87 miles and takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Plymouth to Cheltenham is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 38min) and costs 27.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Plymouth to Cheltenham is the second suggested route (174mi, 3h 35min) and costs 30.4 £.

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 Plymouth to Cheltenham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Plymouth to Cheltenham) and its duration is 2h 38min. The slowest route is 174mi, and its duration is 3h 35min.

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

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 Cheltenham?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.