Route from Plymouth to Chorley

The distance between Plymouth and Chorley is 296 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and .

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
296 mi , 5 h
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Route from Plymouth to Chorley on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Chorley

296 mi 5 h
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
86 mi
19.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
20.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
6.6 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Shevington Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
64 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
401 ft
27.
Turn right onto Mossy Lea Road (B5250)
1.9 mi
28.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
1.5 mi
29.
Turn left onto Preston Road (A49)
1.6 mi
30.
Continue onto Charnock Brow (A49)
640 ft
31.
Continue onto Sibbering Brow (A49)
403 ft
32.
Continue onto Cross Brow (A49)
782 ft
33.
Continue onto Wigan Road (A49)
0.5 mi
34.
Turn right onto Balshaw Lane (A581)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Southport Road (A581)
140 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Southport Road (A581)
1 mi
37.
Continue onto Saint Thomas's Road (A581)
1003 ft
38.
Turn left onto Park Road (A581)
399 ft
39.
Make a U-turn and continue on Park Road (A581)
438 ft
40.
Keep right onto Market Street
85 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Plymouth to Chorley by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £51.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £25.85 (£51.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £17.23 (£51.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £12.93 (£51.7/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 296.07 miles, this computation entails multiplying 296.07 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 35.9 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 35.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £51.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Plymouth to Chorley stands at £51.7.

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to Chorley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.95 £ (35.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.97 £ (35.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.98 £ (35.9/4) /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 Chorley?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.