Bristol → Exeter route in a license-free car or 50cc scooter: 140 km at 45 km/h, no motorway

Bristol → Exeter in a license-free car: a distance of 140 km, about 3h 15min at 45 km/h, on suitable roads (secondary and main roads away from expressways), with no motorway. TacTac filters out roads banned for light quadricycles and works out a realistic travel time, unlike Waze or Google Maps. A regular car would take about 1h 22min via the motorway, a lot less, but a license-free car is not allowed to use it.

140 km
Distance
3h 15min
Time at 45 km/h
0 km
Motorway
≈ 2
Charging stops
1h 22min
By car
Distance
140 km
estimated distance
Estimated time
3h 15min
in a license-free car
Top speed
45 km/h
legal speed for a license-free car
Motorway
0 km
100% roads open to light quadricycles
Recommended charges
≈ 2
stops (electric car, ~100 km)
Suggested trip
1 day
at ~7 h of driving per day

Bristol → Exeter route in a license-free car, no motorway

Bristol → Exeter · 140 km · 3h 15min à 45 km/h Tracé VSP réel, sans autoroute
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Bristol → Exeter trip in a license-free car

The trip between Bristol (England) and Exeter (England) is about 140 km. In a license-free car, as on a 50cc scooter or moped, on suitable roads (secondary and main roads away from expressways), allow roughly 3h 15min of travel at 45 km/h.

This trip links the Bristol area (BST) to the Devon area (DEV). The roads between these two towns mostly follow secondary and main roads, well suited to driving a license-free car. Expressways and motorways, which are off-limits to license-free cars, are automatically left out of the route.

Bristol has a Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which makes electric license-free cars even more useful for driving around without restrictions.

Heads up: standard GPS apps like Waze or Google Maps are not suited to license-free cars. They can send you onto expressways, motorways or ring roads that are banned for light quadricycles, putting your safety at risk. A dedicated GPS like TacTac filters out these roads automatically and only offers routes that match your vehicle.

Why use TacTac for this trip?

  • 1
    Route filtered for license-free cars TacTac automatically leaves out motorways, expressways and ring roads banned for license-free cars. You only drive on roads that are allowed between Bristol and Exeter.
  • 2
    Realistic ETA at 45 km/h No more unrealistic travel times. TacTac works out your arrival time from the real top speed of your license-free car, not that of a regular car.
  • 3
    Tailored voice guidance Clear, well-timed voice instructions for your Bristol → Exeter trip. Every turn is announced at the right moment for your 45 km/h speed.

Frequently asked questions: Bristol → Exeter

How long does Bristol to Exeter take in a license-free car?

The Bristol → Exeter trip takes about 3h 15min in a license-free car, based on an average speed of 40 km/h. Plan for 140 km of distance on roads suited to light quadricycles.

Can you do Bristol to Exeter in a license-free car without a motorway?

Yes, the trip between Bristol and Exeter is fully doable without any motorway. TacTac builds a route that automatically leaves out motorways, expressways and ring roads banned for light quadricycles.

How far is it from Bristol to Exeter in a license-free car?

The distance from Bristol to Exeter in a license-free car is about 140 km, using only roads open to license-free cars (secondary and main roads away from expressways).

Why are Waze and Google Maps a poor fit for Bristol to Exeter in a license-free car?

Waze and Google Maps do not account for the 45 km/h limit of license-free cars and can send you onto banned expressways. They also give unrealistic travel times based on 90 to 130 km/h. TacTac filters the roads and works out a realistic ETA at 45 km/h.

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