Driving from Plymouth to Gloucester
Gloucester lies 213 km (132 mi) north-east of Plymouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 259 km (161 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Plymouth | Gloucester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 260,203 | 132,416 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | PL2–PL4 | GL1 |
Where to book car hire from Plymouth to Gloucester
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Staying in Gloucester
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Common questions
How far is Gloucester from Plymouth?
213 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Plymouth; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Gloucester by car?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Plymouth and Gloucester?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.