Stroud Plymouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stroud and Plymouth by car is 146 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

How far is Plymouth from Stroud? The driving distance is 146 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stroud, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
146 mi , 2 h 31 min
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Route from Stroud to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Stroud to Plymouth

146 mi 2 h 31 min
1.
Head southeast on Fawkes Place
514 ft
2.
Turn right onto Russell Street
371 ft
3.
Turn left onto Rowcroft
668 ft
4.
Make a slight left onto Cainscross Road (A419)
0.8 mi
5.
Enter Cainscross Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dudbridge Road (A419)
40 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudbridge Road (A419)
1288 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dudbridge Road (A419)
130 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudbridge Road (A419)
569 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A419
253 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A419
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto A419
423 ft
12.
Merge right onto Bristol Road (A419)
0.5 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bristol Road (A419)
42 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Road (A419)
0.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A419
159 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A419
0.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A419
218 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A419
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Stroudwater Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M5
36 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards M5
99 mi
21.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
22.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
23.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
25.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
29.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
30.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
31.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
32.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
34.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
35.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Stroud to Plymouth by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £25.4. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £12.7 (£25.4/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £8.47 per person (£25.4/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £6.35 per person (£25.4/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 145.67 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 145.67 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 17.7 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 17.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £25.4.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Stroud to Plymouth amounts to £25.4.

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Stroud to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.8 £ (17.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.87 £ (17.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.4 £ (17.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stroud to Plymouth

An alternative route from Stroud to the Plymouth is 157.46 miles and takes 3 hours and 18 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Stroud to Plymouth is the first suggested route (146mi, 2h 31min) and costs 25.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stroud to Plymouth is the second suggested route (157mi, 3h 18min) and costs 27.5 £.

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 Stroud to Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 146mi (distance from Stroud to Plymouth) and its duration is 2h 31min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 18min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Stroud to Plymouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Stroud to Plymouth. It provides driving directions from Stroud to Plymouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Stroud - 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 Stroud 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 Stroud located?

Stroud is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Stroud has coordinates 51.7457340o,-2.2177580o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stroud 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.