Route from Torbay to Canterbury

The distance between Torbay and Canterbury is 252 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
252 mi , 4 h 31 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Torbay to Canterbury on map



Driving directions from Torbay to Canterbury

252 mi 4 h 31 min
1.
Head northwest on Strand (A379)
383 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Torbay Road (A379)
90 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
4.
Turn right onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
5.
Continue onto South Street
804 ft
6.
Keep left onto South Street
316 ft
7.
Go straight onto Newton Road
1043 ft
8.
Turn left to stay on Newton Road
26 ft
9.
Make a slight right to stay on Newton Road
89 ft
10.
Go straight onto A3022
1.8 mi
11.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A3022)
3.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Besigheim Way (A380)
12.1 mi
13.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
4.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
15.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
1126 ft
16.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
17.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
18.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
20.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
22.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
24.
Enter Podimore and take the 4th exit
1093 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
26.
Continue onto West Camel Road
1 mi
27.
Turn left onto High Street (A359)
1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
302 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
30.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
32.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
34.
Keep right onto M3
32.9 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
36.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
37.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
38.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
39.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
40.
Merge right onto M20
7.9 mi
41.
Take exit 7 on the left towards A249: Sheerness
0.3 mi
42.
Keep left towards A249: Sittingbourne
592 ft
43.
Merge right onto Sittingbourne Road (A249)
1.1 mi
44.
Continue onto Detling Hill (A249)
4.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
12.7 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
47.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
4.9 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
50.
Continue onto A2050
1 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
137 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
38 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1242 ft
55.
Turn right onto North Lane
1048 ft
56.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
57.
Turn left onto Pound Lane
291 ft
58.
Continue onto St Radigund's Street
358 ft
59.
Turn right onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
60.
Turn right onto King Street
812 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Torbay to Canterbury with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Torbay to Canterbury. The journey using petrol will set you back 44 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 22 pounds (£44 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 14.67 pounds (£44 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 11 pounds (£44 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 Torbay and Canterbury is approximately 252.31 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 30.6 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 (30.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 44 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Torbay to Canterbury is 44 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Torbay to Canterbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.25 £ (30.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.17 £ (30.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.63 £ (30.5/4) /p.

Where is Torbay located?

Torbay is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Torbay has coordinates 50.4619209o,-3.5253150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torbay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Canterbury?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.