How far is it from Instow to Whimble?

The distance between Instow and Whimble is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Instow to Whimble?

The drive from Instow to Whimble takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Instow to Whimble?

The fastest route from Instow to Whimble covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Whimble from Instow?

Whimble lies roughly to the south-west of Instow.

Which roads does the route from Instow to Whimble follow?

The drive from Instow to Whimble mainly follows A388.

Are there charging stations between Instow and Whimble?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Instow to Whimble, including Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple (120 kW); Belle Meadow, Kiln Lane (75 kW); 34 Swallow Close, Bude (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

Instow Whimble

Distance: 23 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Instow to Whimble takes about 40 min via A388. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 23 mi

1 Depart straight 10 yd
2 Turn right onto Anstey Way 2 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly left 38 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
5 Turn right 1 mi
6 Turn left onto New Road 2 mi
7 Continue straight 1 mi
8 Turn straight 2 mi

9 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
11 Turn slightly left 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn right 9 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 6 yd
14 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Staddon Road 2 yd
16 Arrive onto Staddon Road

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The return trip from Whimble to Instow covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

49 chargers

Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BarnstapleWhiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PB120 kW
Belle Meadow, Kiln LaneBelle Meadow, Kiln Lane, Barnstable, EX32 8HX75 kW
34 Swallow Close, Bude34 Swallow Close, Bude, England, EX23 8PL50 kW
Bank End, BidefordBank End, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QS50 kW
Barbican Lane, BarnstapleBarbican Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9HQ50 kW

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Whimble → Hele, Devon 39 mi · 20 min Whimble → Withacott11 mi · 20 min Whimble → Langtree13 mi · 25 min Whimble → Kestle, Cornwall 317 mi · 30 min Whimble → Lewdown18 mi · 35 min Whimble → Polyphant19 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Instow to Whimble?: The distance between Instow and Whimble is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Instow to Whimble?: The drive from Instow to Whimble takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Instow to Whimble?: The fastest route from Instow to Whimble covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Whimble from Instow?: Whimble lies roughly to the south-west of Instow.
Which roads does the route from Instow to Whimble follow?: The drive from Instow to Whimble mainly follows A388.
Are there charging stations between Instow and Whimble?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Instow to Whimble, including Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple (120 kW); Belle Meadow, Kiln Lane (75 kW); 34 Swallow Close, Bude (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

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