Route from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames
The distance between Plymouth and Richmond upon Thames is 206 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Driving directions from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames
How much is the expense of driving from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames?
The expense of driving from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £35.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £17.85 (£35.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.9 per passenger (£35.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £8.93 per passenger (£35.7 divided by 4).
To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames, approximately 24.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 205.74 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.
Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £35.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
The fuel economy is highly sensitive to the state of the vehicle. In this way:
The effectiveness of the engine's fuel combustion and its overall consumption are both improved with regular engine maintenance. Maintaining your engine with routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups will keep it running at its best.
Problems with the fuel system, including blocked injectors or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, can cause petrololine to burn improperly and increase consumption. Preventing such problems requires regular maintenance and rapid repairs.
Problems with tires: When the tires are worn down or not inflated properly, the vehicle has to use more energy (and fuel) to go forward because of the increased rolling resistance. You may enhance your fuel efficiency by changing worn-out tires and keeping them properly inflated.
Aerodynamics: If the body of the vehicle is dented or has panels that aren't flush with the body, airflow will be disrupted and aerodynamic drag will increase, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The best aerodynamic performance is possible with a well-maintained vehicle body.
Diesel cost from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.25 £ (22.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.5 £ (22.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.63 £ (22.5/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames
The second route from Plymouth to the Richmond upon Thames is 214.03 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.
The third route from Plymouth to the Richmond upon Thames is 210.39 miles and takes 4 hours and 16 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames by car?
The cheapest route from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames is the first suggested route (206mi, 3h 45min) and costs 35.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames is the third suggested route (210mi, 4h 16min) and costs 36.5 £.
The most expensive route from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames is the second suggested route (214mi, 3h 57min) and costs 37.1 £.
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 Richmond upon Thames?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 206mi (distance from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames) and its duration is 3h 45min. The other route is 214mi, and its duration is 3h 57min. The slowest route is 210mi, and its duration is 4h 16min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames. It provides driving directions from Plymouth to Richmond upon Thames, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Plymouth - Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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