Poole Plymouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Poole and Plymouth by car is 120 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

How far is Plymouth from Poole? The driving distance is 120 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Poole, County: Dorset, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
120 mi , 2 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Poole to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Poole to Plymouth

120 mi 2 h 20 min
1.
Head northwest on New Orchard
354 ft
2.
Turn right onto Marston Road
430 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Quay Road (A350)
1003 ft
4.
Go straight onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Holes Bay Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
120 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Holes Bay North Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Upton Bypass (A350)
13 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Upton Bypass (A350)
3.5 mi
9.
Enter Bakers Arms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Road (A35)
297 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Road (A35)
6.8 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A35
106 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
0.4 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A35
33 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
15.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
127 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
2.2 mi
17.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
127 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
1.4 mi
19.
Enter Monkey's Jump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A35
136 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
12.8 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East Road (B3162)
87 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto East Road (B3162)
224 ft
23.
Continue onto East Street (B3162)
0.5 mi
24.
Continue onto West Allington (B3162)
0.3 mi
25.
Continue onto West Road (B3162)
0.7 mi
26.
Merge left onto A35
6.1 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
219 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
13.8 mi
29.
Turn right onto Monkton Road (A35)
1145 ft
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A30
742 ft
31.
Merge right onto Honiton Bypass (A30)
13.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
33.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
34.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
35.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
36.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
41.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
42.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
43.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
44.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
45.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
47.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
48.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Poole to Plymouth?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 21 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 10.5 £ (21/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 7 £ (21/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 5.25 £ (21/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (120.47 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 21 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 120.47 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 14.6 liters

Fuel needed = 14.6 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 14.6 liters x 144 pence per liter = 21 £

Fuel cost from Poole to Plymouth = 21 £

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Poole to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.3 £ (14.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.87 £ (14.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.65 £ (14.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Poole to Plymouth

The second route from Poole to the Plymouth is 132.6 miles and takes 2 hours and 34 minutes.

The third route from Poole to the Plymouth is 120.53 miles and takes 2 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Poole to Plymouth is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Poole to Plymouth is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Poole to Plymouth is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Poole to Plymouth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 120mi (distance from Poole to Plymouth) and its duration is 2h 20min. The other route is 121mi, and its duration is 2h 24min. The slowest route is 133mi, and its duration is 2h 34min.

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

Where is Poole located?

Poole is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Poole has coordinates 50.7150500o,-1.9872480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Poole from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Plymouth?

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.