The Eden Project is 66 miles, or a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Torquay. While it's quite a distance, if you want to visit the Eden Project while staying in Torquay it's well worth the day out. You could even break your journey with a couple of hours in Plymouth, or explore the charming seaside town of Fowey, which is just a couple of miles from The Eden Project, to make the journey all the more worthwhile.