Cornwall Travel Distances & Journey Planner

Browse Cornwall Distances by Route

Real distances, honest drive times and the best stops along the way, for every corner of Cornwall. Two things to keep in mind: in peak season (mid-July to end of August) add 19% to drive times, and our cycle times assume flat roads, which Cornwall is not, so add 16% for good measure.

routes mapped: 7
starting towns: 2
the shortest hop: 11.5 miles

Where are you headed? Pick a starting town and we’ll show you every route, how long it takes, and what’s worth a detour.

Distances from Truro

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11.5 miles

Truro to Falmouth

25 mins by car (About 25 minutes)1hr 15mins by bike (About 1 hour 15 minutes)

Truro to Falmouth is 11.5 miles and about 25 minutes by car. Compare the fastest and scenic routes, the Maritime Line train, parking and where to stop.

14 miles

Truro to Newquay

30 mins by car (About 30 minutes)1hr 30mins by bike (About 1 hour 30 minutes)

Truro to Newquay is 14 miles and about 30 minutes by car. The fastest A3075 route, the coast road alternative, buses, parking and the best time to travel.

26 miles

Truro to Penzance

40 mins by car (About 40 minutes)2hr 45mins by bike (About 2 hours 45 minutes)

Truro to Penzance is 26 miles and about 40 minutes by car, or 35 minutes by direct train. Routes, the Marazion approach, parking and where to stop.

25 miles

Truro to St Ives

40 mins by car (About 40 minutes)2hr 30mins by bike (About 2 hours 30 minutes)

Truro to St Ives is 25 miles and about 40 minutes by car. Routes, the coast road alternative, the St Erth Park & Ride, branch line and parking advice.

24 miles

Truro to Padstow

45 mins by car (About 45 minutes)2hr 15mins by bike (About 2 hours 15 minutes)

Truro to Padstow is 24 miles and about 45 minutes by car. The A39 route, the creek-side alternative, the Camel Trail, buses, parking and where to stop.

26 miles

Truro to Fowey

45 mins by car (About 45 minutes)2hr 30mins by bike (About 2 hours 30 minutes)

Truro to Fowey is 26 miles and about 45 minutes by car. The A390 route, the Lostwithiel river road, ferries, parking at the top of town and where to stop.

Distances from Newquay

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14 miles

Newquay to Truro

30 mins by car (About 30 minutes)1hr 30mins by bike (About 1 hour 30 minutes)

Newquay to Truro is 14 miles and about 30 minutes by car. The A3075 route, the coast road, buses, the Langarth Park & Ride and the best time to travel.

Every journey, at a glance

Journey	Distance	By car	By bike
Truro to Falmouth	11.5 miles	About 25 minutes	About 1 hour 15 minutes
Truro to Newquay	14 miles	About 30 minutes	About 1 hour 30 minutes
Truro to Penzance	26 miles	About 40 minutes	About 2 hours 45 minutes
Truro to St Ives	25 miles	About 40 minutes	About 2 hours 30 minutes
Truro to Padstow	24 miles	About 45 minutes	About 2 hours 15 minutes
Truro to Fowey	26 miles	About 45 minutes	About 2 hours 30 minutes
Newquay to Truro	14 miles	About 30 minutes	About 1 hour 30 minutes