How far is it from Cove to Minehead?

The distance between Cove and Minehead is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cove to Minehead?

The drive from Cove to Minehead takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Cove to Minehead?

The fastest route from Cove to Minehead covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Minehead from Cove?

Minehead lies roughly to the north of Cove.

Which roads does the route from Cove to Minehead follow?

The drive from Cove to Minehead mainly follows A396.

Are there charging stations between Cove and Minehead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cove to Minehead, including Cullompton Motorway Services, M5, Junction 28, Cullompton (350 kW); Alexandra Road Car Park, Minehead (120 kW); Exmoor House Car Park, Dulverton (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

Cove Minehead

Distance: 26 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Cove to Minehead takes about 45 min via A396. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 26 mi

1 Depart onto Cove Hill 1 mi
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit slightly right 84 yd
4 Turn slightly right onto Windwhistle Lane 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Tiverton Road 1 mi
6 Continue left onto Briton Street 1 mi
7 Continue left onto Newton Square 1 mi
8 Turn right 26 yd
9 Turn left onto High Street 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Grant's Hill 1 mi
11 Turn right 151 yd
12 Keep slightly right 18 mi
13 Continue left onto High Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Dunster Steep 1 mi
15 Turn slightly left 88 yd
16 Turn straight 81 yd
17 Continue straight 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Bircham Road 30 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bircham Road 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Alcombe Road 168 yd
21 Continue slightly right onto Alcombe Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Townsend Road 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Friday Street 1 mi
24 At end of road, turn left onto Park Street 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Parkhouse Road 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Millbridge Road 100 yd
27 Arrive left onto Millbridge Road

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The return trip from Minehead to Cove covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

35 chargers

Cullompton Motorway Services, M5, Junction 28, CullomptonCullompton Motorway Services, M5, Junction 28, Cullompton, EX15 1NS350 kW
Alexandra Road Car Park, MineheadAlexandra Road Car Park, Minehead, England, TA24 5DP120 kW
Exmoor House Car Park, DulvertonExmoor House Car Park, Dulverton, England, TA22 9HL120 kW
Tiverton Business Park, TivertonTiverton Business Park, Tiverton, England, EX16 6SR120 kW
Bolham Road, Mid DevonBolham Road, Mid Devon, Devon, EX16 6SG50 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Minehead → Cowbridge, Somerset6 mi · 15 min Minehead → Luxborough8 mi · 25 min Minehead → Monksilver11 mi · 20 min Minehead → Wilsham16 mi · 30 min Minehead → Hoccombe17 mi · 30 min Minehead → Sampford Moor27 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Cove to Minehead?: The distance between Cove and Minehead is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cove to Minehead?: The drive from Cove to Minehead takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Cove to Minehead?: The fastest route from Cove to Minehead covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Minehead from Cove?: Minehead lies roughly to the north of Cove.
Which roads does the route from Cove to Minehead follow?: The drive from Cove to Minehead mainly follows A396.
Are there charging stations between Cove and Minehead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cove to Minehead, including Cullompton Motorway Services, M5, Junction 28, Cullompton (350 kW); Alexandra Road Car Park, Minehead (120 kW); Exmoor House Car Park, Dulverton (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

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