Route from Sandwell to Exeter

The distance between Sandwell and Exeter is 161 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
To: Exeter, County: Devon, England
161 mi , 2 h 45 min
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Route from Sandwell to Exeter on map



Driving directions from Sandwell to Exeter

161 mi 2 h 45 min
1.
Head south on Hill Top (A4196)
928 ft
2.
Continue onto Black Lake (A4196)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Old Meeting Street (A4196)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter Albion Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto The Expressway (A41)
74 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto The Expressway (A41)
1.6 mi
6.
Enter West Bromwich Interchange and take the 4th exit
1135 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
1108 ft
8.
Merge right onto M5
154 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards Honiton
0.3 mi
10.
Turn right onto Honiton Road (A30)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter Moor Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Honiton Road (A3015)
137 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (A3015)
37 ft
13.
Continue straight to stay on Honiton Road (A3015)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Honiton Road (B3183)
69 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.3 mi
16.
Turn right onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto East Wonford Hill (B3183)
0.8 mi
18.
Make a slight left onto Magdalen Road
0.7 mi
19.
Turn left onto Western Way
168 ft
20.
Continue onto Magdalen Street
567 ft
21.
Turn left onto B3212
740 ft
22.
Go straight onto A3015
125 ft
23.
Go straight onto Western Way
0.3 mi
24.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
107 ft
25.
Turn left to stay on Commercial Road
322 ft
26.
Turn right
94 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Sandwell to Exeter with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Sandwell to Exeter. The journey using petrol will set you back 28.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 14.05 pounds (£28.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 9.37 pounds (£28.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.03 pounds (£28.1 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Sandwell and Exeter is approximately 161.01 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 19.5 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (19.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 28.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Sandwell to Exeter is 28.1 pounds.
 

 

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 Sandwell to Exeter.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.75 £ (19.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.5 £ (19.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.88 £ (19.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sandwell to Exeter

The slowest route from Sandwell to the Exeter is 188.98 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sandwell to Exeter is the first suggested route (161mi, 2h 45min) and costs 28.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sandwell to Exeter is the second suggested route (189mi, 4h 5min) and costs 33 £.

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 Sandwell to Exeter?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 161mi (distance from Sandwell to Exeter) and its duration is 2h 45min. The slowest route is 189mi, and its duration is 4h 5min.

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

Where is Sandwell located?

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell 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.