Route from Torbay to Kilmarnock

The distance between Torbay and Kilmarnock is 467 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
467 mi , 7 h 54 min
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Route from Torbay to Kilmarnock on map



Driving directions from Torbay to Kilmarnock

467 mi 7 h 54 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
116 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
21.
Continue onto M74
7.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
36 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.9 mi
25.
Continue straight to stay on A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto B743
8.2 mi
27.
Make a slight right onto B743
3.1 mi
28.
Turn right onto Kilmarnock Road (A76)
4.7 mi
29.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
208 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A76
98 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
33.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queen's Drive
540 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive
0.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
124 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
37.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Welbeck Street (A735)
120 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Welbeck Street (A735)
840 ft
39.
Continue onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto Fowlds Street (A735)
466 ft
41.
Turn right onto Titchfield Street (A735)
273 ft
42.
Continue left onto St Marnock's Street (A735)
593 ft
43.
Turn right onto John Finnie Street (A735)
0.3 mi
44.
Turn right
387 ft
45.
Turn left onto Hill Street
1036 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Torbay to Kilmarnock with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Torbay to Kilmarnock. The journey using petrol will set you back 81.5 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 40.75 pounds (£81.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 27.17 pounds (£81.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 20.38 pounds (£81.5 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 Kilmarnock is approximately 467.04 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 56.6 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 (56.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 81.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Torbay to Kilmarnock is 81.5 pounds.
 

 

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 Kilmarnock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 56.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.25 £ (56.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.83 £ (56.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.13 £ (56.5/4) /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 Kilmarnock?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.