How far is it from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston?

The distance between Downgate, Cornwall and Launceston is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston?

The drive from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston?

The fastest route from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Launceston from Downgate, Cornwall?

Launceston lies roughly to the north of Downgate, Cornwall.

Are there charging stations between Downgate, Cornwall and Launceston?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston, including 1 Fore Street, Lifton (250 kW); Strawberry Fields, Lifton (75 kW); China Fleet Country Club, Saltash (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

Downgate, Cornwall Launceston

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston takes about 20 min via A388. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 11 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Continue straight 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Launceston Road 8 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 31 yd
5 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
6 Continue right onto Tavistock Road 15 yd
7 Turn left onto Race Hill 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Bounsall's Lane 1 mi

9 At end of road, turn right onto Windmill Hill 42 yd
10 At end of road, turn left onto Westgate Street 34 yd
11 Turn right onto Dockey 85 yd
12 Turn right 80 yd
13 Continue slightly right onto Broad Street 126 yd
14 Turn left onto Church Street 2 yd
15 Arrive onto Church Street

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The return trip from Launceston to Downgate, Cornwall covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

20 chargers

1 Fore Street, Lifton1 Fore Street, Lifton, PL16 0AA250 kW
Strawberry Fields, LiftonStrawberry Fields, Lifton, PL16 0DE75 kW
China Fleet Country Club, SaltashChina Fleet Country Club, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LJ50 kW
New Road, CallingtonNew Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BE50 kW
Lodge Hill, LiskeardLodge Hill, Liskeard, PL14 4EN22 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Launceston → North Darley9 mi · 20 min Launceston → Plushabridge12 mi · 25 min Launceston → Treskinnick Cross14 mi · 25 min Launceston → Congdon's Shop6 mi · 15 min Launceston → East Panson7 mi · 15 min Launceston → Goosewell, Cornwall7 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston?: The distance between Downgate, Cornwall and Launceston is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston?: The drive from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston?: The fastest route from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Launceston from Downgate, Cornwall?: Launceston lies roughly to the north of Downgate, Cornwall.
Are there charging stations between Downgate, Cornwall and Launceston?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downgate, Cornwall to Launceston, including 1 Fore Street, Lifton (250 kW); Strawberry Fields, Lifton (75 kW); China Fleet Country Club, Saltash (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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