Route from Torbay to Chorley

The distance between Torbay and Chorley is 275 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
275 mi , 4 h 40 min
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Route from Torbay to Chorley on map



Driving directions from Torbay to Chorley

275 mi 4 h 40 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
75 mi
14.
Keep right onto M5
86 mi
15.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
16.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
6.6 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Shevington Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
64 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
401 ft
23.
Turn right onto Mossy Lea Road (B5250)
1.9 mi
24.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
1.5 mi
25.
Turn left onto Preston Road (A49)
1.6 mi
26.
Continue onto Charnock Brow (A49)
640 ft
27.
Continue onto Sibbering Brow (A49)
403 ft
28.
Continue onto Cross Brow (A49)
782 ft
29.
Continue onto Wigan Road (A49)
0.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto Balshaw Lane (A581)
0.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Southport Road (A581)
140 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Southport Road (A581)
1 mi
33.
Continue onto Saint Thomas's Road (A581)
1003 ft
34.
Turn left onto Park Road (A581)
399 ft
35.
Make a U-turn and continue on Park Road (A581)
438 ft
36.
Keep right onto Market Street
85 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Torbay to Chorley?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £47.9. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £23.95 each (£47.9 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £15.97 a head (£47.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £11.98 per person (£47.9 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 33.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £47.9 total comes from for the trip from Torbay to Chorley.
 

 

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 Torbay to Chorley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.6 £ (33.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.07 £ (33.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.3 £ (33.2/4) /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 Chorley?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.