The Cost of Driving from Bishop's Cleeve to Torridge District

Are you planning a road trip from Bishop's Cleeve to Torridge District? Whether you're heading to the beautiful beaches or the stunning landscape, it's important to know how much you'll be spending on gas and tolls. We've broken down the cost of three different routes to help you choose the most affordable and efficient option.

Route 1: A38 and M5

This route covers a total distance of approximately 142 miles and takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes without any traffic. You'll start on the A38 and take the M5 motorway all the way to Torridge District.

The cost of gas for this route will depend on the current fuel prices. As of writing this post, the average petrol price in Bishop's Cleeve is about £1.25 per litre. With an estimated fuel consumption of 8 litres per 100 km and a distance of 142 miles or 228.5 km, you will require approximately 18.28 litres of fuel for the trip. This means you will spend approximately £22.85 on petrol.

There are no tolls on this route, so your total cost will be £22.85.

Route 2: A38 and A361

This route covers a total distance of approximately 151 miles and takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes without any traffic. You'll start on the A38, continue on the A361, and finally reach Torridge District.

The cost of gas for this route will also depend on the current fuel prices. With an estimated fuel consumption of 8 litres per 100 km and a distance of 151 miles or 243 km, you will require approximately 19.44 litres of fuel for the trip. This means you will spend approximately £24.30 on petrol.

There are also no tolls on this route, so your total cost will be £24.30.

Route 3: M5

This route is the shortest with a distance of approximately 139 miles and a driving time of around 2 hours and 40 minutes without any traffic. You'll be taking the M5 motorway all the way to Torridge District.

The cost of gas for this route will be similar to Route 1 since it is also a journey on the M5. With an estimated fuel consumption of 8 litres per 100 km and a distance of 139 miles or 224 km, you will require approximately 17.92 litres of fuel for the trip. This means you will spend approximately £22.40 on petrol.

However, there is a toll to consider on this route, the M5 toll is £7.10 for cars. Therefore, your total cost will come up to approximately £29.50.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to travelling from Bishop's Cleeve to Torridge District, Route 1 and Route 3 have almost the same distance, time and cost; while Route 2 will consume more fuel, time and will have slightly higher petrol costs compared to the first two options. Therefore, Route 1 and Route 3 are the most cost-effective options for this road trip.

We hope this guide helps you choose the best and most affordable way to reach your destination! Safe travels.