Torbay South Hams by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Torbay and South Hams by car is 15 miles. The driving time is 28 minutes.

How far is South Hams from Torbay? The driving distance is 15 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: South Hams, County: Devon, England
15 mi , 28 min
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Route from Torbay to South Hams on map



Driving directions from Torbay to South Hams

15 mi 28 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)
1.8 mi
4.
Continue onto Torquay Road (A3022)
1109 ft
5.
Turn left onto Seaway Road
295 ft
6.
Turn right onto Eugene Road
815 ft
7.
Turn right onto Paris Road
227 ft
8.
Keep left onto Paris Road
103 ft
9.
Make a slight left onto Torquay Road (A3022)
0.5 mi
10.
Turn right onto Cecil Road
806 ft
11.
Continue onto Colley End Road
866 ft
12.
Make a slight left to stay on Colley End Road
0.7 mi
13.
Turn left onto King's Ash Road (A380)
0.4 mi
14.
Turn right onto Totnes Road (A385)
4.3 mi
15.
Turn left to stay on Bridgetown
925 ft
16.
Continue onto Totnes Bridge
448 ft
17.
Continue onto Fore Street
1019 ft
18.
Continue onto High Street
1265 ft
19.
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
0.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Follaton Plymouth Road
795 ft
21.
Make a slight right to stay on Follaton Plymouth Road
126 ft
22.
Make a slight left to stay on Follaton Plymouth Road
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Higher Plymouth Road
4.5 mi
24.
Turn left
1281 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Torbay to South Hams?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 2.6 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 1.3 quid each (£2.6 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 0.87 quid per person (£2.6 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 0.65 quid per person (£2.6 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 1.8 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 15.03 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 1.8 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Torbay to South Hams: 2.6 quid.

 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Torbay to South Hams.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.9 £ (1.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.6 £ (1.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.45 £ (1.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Torbay to South Hams

An alternative route from Torbay to the South Hams is 18.48 miles and takes 32 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Torbay to South Hams by car?

The cheapest route from Torbay to South Hams is the first suggested route (15mi, 28min) and costs 2.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Torbay to South Hams is the second suggested route (18.5mi, 32min) and costs 3.2 £.

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 South Hams?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 15mi (distance from Torbay to South Hams) and its duration is 28min. The slowest route is 18.5mi, and its duration is 32min.

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

South Hams is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. South Hams has coordinates 50.4102244o,-3.8009332o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Hams from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.