Route from Plymouth to Christchurch

The distance between Plymouth and Christchurch is 131 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
131 mi , 2 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Plymouth to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Christchurch

131 mi 2 h 37 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 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
740 ft
22.
Go straight onto A35
0.4 mi
23.
Turn left onto King's Road (A35)
0.4 mi
24.
Continue onto Axminster Road (A35)
13.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A35
53 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
6.1 mi
27.
Turn left onto West Road (B3162)
0.7 mi
28.
Continue onto West Allington (B3162)
0.3 mi
29.
Continue slightly left onto West Street
0.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East Road (A35)
123 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto East Road (A35)
0.6 mi
32.
Continue onto Dorchester Road (A35)
12.1 mi
33.
Enter Monkey's Jump Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
207 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
1.4 mi
35.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
117 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
2.2 mi
37.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A35
152 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A31
12 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
5.5 mi
41.
Make a slight right onto A31
1.6 mi
42.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
299 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
44.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
97 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
13 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
2 mi
48.
Turn left onto Ham Lane (B3073)
808 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Ham Lane (B3073)
1.7 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ham Lane (B3073)
25 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Ham Lane (B3073)
488 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A348)
13 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A348)
167 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Christchurch Road (B3073)
76 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Christchurch Road (B3073)
2.2 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Parley Lane (B3073)
89 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Parley Lane (B3073)
1.9 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Christchurch Road (B3073)
89 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Christchurch Road (B3073)
1.4 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
64.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
66.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
67.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Plymouth to Christchurch with petrol?

Driving from Plymouth to Christchurch costs £22.9 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £11.45 per person. With three passengers, it's £7.63 per person, and with four passengers, it's £5.73 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 15.9 liters of fuel. This results in a £22.9 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.9 £ (15.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.27 £ (15.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.95 £ (15.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Plymouth to Christchurch

The second route from Plymouth to the Christchurch is 142.95 miles and takes 2 hours and 51 minutes.

The third route from Plymouth to the Christchurch is 130.57 miles and takes 2 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Plymouth to Christchurch is the third suggested route (131mi, 2h 42min) and costs 22.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Plymouth to Christchurch is the first suggested route (131mi, 2h 37min) and costs 22.9 £.

The most expensive route from Plymouth to Christchurch is the second suggested route (143mi, 2h 51min) and costs 25 £.

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 Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 131mi (distance from Plymouth to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 37min. The other route is 131mi, and its duration is 2h 42min. The slowest route is 143mi, and its duration is 2h 51min.

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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 Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.