Route from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and South Hams is 253 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
To: South Hams, County: Devon, England
253 mi , 4 h 35 min
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Route from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams on map



Driving directions from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams

253 mi 4 h 35 min
1.
Head east on Carnarvon Road
219 ft
2.
Turn left onto Tunbridge Road
958 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tickfield Avenue
375 ft
4.
Turn left onto Penhurst Avenue
265 ft
5.
Turn left onto East Street (B1015)
867 ft
6.
Turn right onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 1st exit onto Prince Avenue (A127)
42 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
0.7 mi
10.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
4.5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
1030 ft
12.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Canvey Way (A1245)
46 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Canvey Way (A1245)
0.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto Canvey Way (A1245)
4.7 mi
15.
Continue onto A13
10.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
17.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
20.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
21.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
22.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
36.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
25.
Merge right onto M3
30.7 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
27.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
28.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
30.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
32.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
35.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
36.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
37.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
39.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
41.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
43.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.1 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
46.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
47.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
48.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
49.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
19.3 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto Marley Head (A38)
1049 ft
51.
Enter Marley Head and take the 3rd exit
238 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout
170 ft
53.
Turn left to stay on Webland Lane
1.1 mi
54.
Make a sharp right onto Higher Plymouth Road
1.1 mi
55.
Turn left
1281 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams?

Well, using petrol, it's £44.1. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £22.05 for the trip (£44.1 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £14.7 each (£44.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £11.03 each (£44.1 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 30.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £44.1 comes from for the trip from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.3 £ (30.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.2 £ (30.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.65 £ (30.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams covers 279.6 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 46 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams by car?

The cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams is the first suggested route (253mi, 4h 35min) and costs 44.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams is the second suggested route (280mi, 4h 46min) and costs 48.8 £.

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 Southend-on-Sea to South Hams?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 253mi (distance from Southend-on-Sea to South Hams) and its duration is 4h 35min. The slowest route is 280mi, and its duration is 4h 46min.

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

Where is Southend-on-Sea located?

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of South Hams?

South Hams is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. South Hams has coordinates 50.4102244o,-3.8009332o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Hams from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.