Spec me a route - Poole to Bristol

[Nitefly]

Hi there - I travelled from Bristol to Poole yesterday using the suggested google maps route via A350 and it must have taken about 40 minutes longer than the quoted 2 hour time (and that was driving pretty fast). It seems to be one of those journeys where google assumes you can travel 60mph but you cannot due to narrow / windy single carriageway roads with a village every 20 seconds. Maybe I'm too used to the motorway!

Can anyone suggest a speedy route? Or am I doomed to a slow journey? On the bright side, there is some lovely scenery!

Many thanks for your help!!

 

[InvaderGIR]

I've never found gmaps to be incorrect, especially when using the Nav part on my phone as it warns of delays etc.

Anyway, the best route will be A350 - A36 as shown by Google. Poole is one of those annoying locations that isn't served by a motorway and to try and use one will send you hugely out of your way and increase the time loads.

 

[Nitefly]

Thanks very much for your reply - yes, I'm somewhat doubtful that route can be beaten but thought it was worth a punt. Anyone else please feel free to throw in your two pennies!

 

[rodenal]

Unfortunately Bristol is also horrendous to drive in and around, especially any time remotely close to rush hour.

Google is normally fairly good, you might find the 303 a bit better as it avoids Bath, but I can't see it being a drastic improvement