Portsmouth Exeter by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Portsmouth and Exeter by car is 128 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

How far is Exeter from Portsmouth? The driving distance is 128 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Exeter, County: Devon, England
128 mi , 2 h 31 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Exeter on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Exeter

128 mi 2 h 31 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
40 ft
3.
Make a sharp right to stay on Stamshaw Road (A3)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 4th exit towards M275
612 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards M275
1.8 mi
6.
Take exit 12 towards M27: Southampton
970 ft
7.
Merge right onto M27
27.2 mi
8.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
9.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
11.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
21.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
23.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
27.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
127 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
2.2 mi
29.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
127 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
1.4 mi
31.
Enter Monkey's Jump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A35
136 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
12.8 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East Road (B3162)
87 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto East Road (B3162)
224 ft
35.
Continue onto East Street (B3162)
0.5 mi
36.
Continue onto West Allington (B3162)
0.3 mi
37.
Continue onto West Road (B3162)
0.7 mi
38.
Merge left onto A35
6.1 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
219 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
13.8 mi
41.
Turn right onto Monkton Road (A35)
1145 ft
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto A30
742 ft
43.
Merge right onto Honiton Bypass (A30)
14.4 mi
44.
Enter Moor Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Honiton Road (A3015)
137 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (A3015)
37 ft
46.
Continue straight to stay on Honiton Road (A3015)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Honiton Road (B3183)
69 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.3 mi
49.
Turn right onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.4 mi
50.
Continue onto East Wonford Hill (B3183)
0.8 mi
51.
Make a slight left onto Magdalen Road
0.7 mi
52.
Turn left onto Western Way
168 ft
53.
Continue onto Magdalen Street
567 ft
54.
Turn left onto B3212
740 ft
55.
Go straight onto A3015
125 ft
56.
Go straight onto Western Way
0.3 mi
57.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
107 ft
58.
Turn left to stay on Commercial Road
322 ft
59.
Turn right
94 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £22.3. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £11.15 (£22.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.43 per passenger (£22.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £5.58 per passenger (£22.3 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 15.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £22.3 comes from for the journey from Portsmouth to Exeter.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

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

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Exeter.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.7 £ (15.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.13 £ (15.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.85 £ (15.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Exeter

The slowest route from Portsmouth to the Exeter is 126.33 miles and takes 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Portsmouth to Exeter by car?

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Exeter is the second suggested route (126mi, 2h 54min) and costs 22 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Exeter is the first suggested route (128mi, 2h 31min) and costs 22.3 £.

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 Portsmouth to Exeter?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 128mi (distance from Portsmouth to Exeter) and its duration is 2h 31min. The slowest route is 126mi, and its duration is 2h 54min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Portsmouth to Exeter by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Portsmouth to Exeter. It provides driving directions from Portsmouth to Exeter, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Portsmouth - Exeter route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Portsmouth located?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Exeter?

Exeter is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Exeter has coordinates 50.7184120o,-3.5338990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Exeter from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.