Route from Airdrie to Cardiff

The distance between Airdrie and Cardiff is 388 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
388 mi , 6 h 32 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Airdrie to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Airdrie to Cardiff

388 mi 6 h 32 min
1.
Head west
136 ft
2.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
0.8 mi
3.
Turn right onto Brownsburn Road (B8058)
0.4 mi
4.
Turn left onto Calderbank Road (B802)
0.4 mi
5.
Continue onto Main Street (B802)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B799
824 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto B799
862 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A8
248 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A8
524 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
812 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
2 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.8 mi
15.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 2nd exit
351 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto M74
26.4 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
21.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
22.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
23.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
24.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
28.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
32.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
36.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
37.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
38.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
39.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
41.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
42.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
43.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
44.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
45.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
48.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
49.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
50.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
51.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
52.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Airdrie to Cardiff by car?

The journey from Airdrie to Cardiff by car comes with a price tag of £67.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £33.85 for the trip (£67.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £22.57 each (£67.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £16.93 each (£67.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 47 liters of fuel. And that's where the £67.7 comes from for the trip from Airdrie to Cardiff.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £67.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Airdrie to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.45 £ (46.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.63 £ (46.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.73 £ (46.9/4) /p.

When comparing diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of octane rating, there's a significant distinction:

  1. Petrol (Gasoline): Typically has an octane rating between 87 and 95, crucial for preventing engine knocking in spark-ignition engines.

  2. Diesel Fuel: Doesn't have an octane rating as it's not used in spark-ignition engines. Diesel engines rely on compression ignition, so diesel fuel is formulated to ignite under high pressure, making octane rating irrelevant for diesel fuel.

Alternative routes from Airdrie to Cardiff

The most time-consuming route from Airdrie to Cardiff spans a distance of 375.58 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Airdrie to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Airdrie to Cardiff is the second suggested route (376mi, 6h 55min) and costs 65.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Airdrie to Cardiff is the first suggested route (388mi, 6h 32min) and costs 67.7 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Airdrie to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 388mi (distance from Airdrie to Cardiff) and its duration is 6h 32min. The slowest route is 376mi, and its duration is 6h 55min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Airdrie to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Airdrie to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Airdrie to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Airdrie - Cardiff route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Airdrie to Cardiff with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Airdrie located?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.