Torbay Colwyn Bay by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Torbay and Colwyn Bay by car is 289 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 1 minute.

How far is Colwyn Bay from Torbay? The driving distance is 289 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
289 mi , 5 h 1 min
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Route from Torbay to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Torbay to Colwyn Bay

289 mi 5 h 1 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 left onto M54
10.8 mi
19.
Take exit 3 on the left
1303 ft
20.
Enter Tong Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Newport Road (A41)
907 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A41)
2.7 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
162 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
142 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.6 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
225 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
168 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
10.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
69 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
6.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Whitchurch
284 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout towards Whitchurch
1.1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Heath Road (A41)
38 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Heath Road (A41)
0.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chester
107 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
1.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chester
169 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
0.8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Chester
14 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
1.2 mi
42.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
2.2 mi
43.
Continue onto No Man's Heath Bypass (A41)
1 mi
44.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
0.9 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
134 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
3.4 mi
47.
Continue straight onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
8.4 mi
48.
Keep left onto Boughton Heath Junction (A41)
73 ft
49.
Take the ramp on the left towards A55: NORTH WALES
673 ft
50.
Continue towards A55: NORTH WALES
0.9 mi
51.
Merge right onto North Wales Expressway (A55)
4.8 mi
52.
Continue onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
35.7 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
54.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
55.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
56.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
57.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
58.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Torbay to Colwyn Bay with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Torbay to Colwyn Bay. The journey using petrol will set you back 50.5 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 25.25 pounds (£50.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 16.83 pounds (£50.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 12.63 pounds (£50.5 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 Colwyn Bay is approximately 289.28 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 35.1 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 (35.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 50.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Torbay to Colwyn Bay is 50.5 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Torbay to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.5 £ (35/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.67 £ (35/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.75 £ (35/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Torbay to Colwyn Bay

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Torbay to Colwyn Bay covers 279.99 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 8 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Torbay to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cheapest route from Torbay to Colwyn Bay is the second suggested route (280mi, 5h 8min) and costs 48.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Torbay to Colwyn Bay is the first suggested route (289mi, 5h 1min) and costs 50.5 £.

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 Torbay to Colwyn Bay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 289mi (distance from Torbay to Colwyn Bay) and its duration is 5h 1min. The slowest route is 280mi, and its duration is 5h 8min.

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

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 Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.