The M5 motorway is a major road in the United Kingdom that connects Birmingham to Exeter. It is approximately 165 miles long and serves as a key route for both local and long-distance traffic, facilitating travel across the West Midlands and South West England. Opened in the 1960s, the M5 is part of the UK motorway network and features multiple junctions that provide access to various towns and cities along its route. It plays a crucial role in supporting economic activity and tourism in the regions it traverses.