Route from Ashford to Penarth

The distance between Ashford and Penarth is 209 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
209 mi , 3 h 42 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Penarth on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Penarth

209 mi 3 h 42 min
1.
Head northeast on Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
2.
Continue onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
349 ft
3.
Turn left onto Park Street
500 ft
4.
Continue slightly right
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
115 ft
6.
Continue right onto New Street (A292)
725 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chart Road (A292)
52 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Chart Road (A292)
775 ft
9.
Turn right onto A292
259 ft
10.
Turn left onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
436 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 1st exit
21 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M20
24.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards Gatwick
10 mi
17.
Merge right onto M25
35.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
23.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
24.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
25.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
26.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
37.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
38.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
40.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
41.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
1.3 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
298 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
1.5 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
89 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
888 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
86 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
0.3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ocean Way
167 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Ocean Way
530 ft
50.
Keep left onto Ewart Parkinson Road (A4232)
0.6 mi
51.
Enter Queen's Gate Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Butetown Link (A4232)
297 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Butetown Link (A4232)
0.3 mi
53.
Continue onto Queen's Gate Tunnel (A4232)
0.4 mi
54.
Continue onto Butetown Link (A4232)
0.7 mi
55.
Make a slight left
707 ft
56.
Keep right at the fork
408 ft
57.
Keep left onto Cogan Spur (A4055)
0.5 mi
58.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
653 ft
59.
Turn right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
608 ft
60.
Continue onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
56 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albert Road
47 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Albert Road
34 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Ashford to Penarth?

Well, using petrol, it's £36.5. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £18.25 for the trip (£36.5 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £12.17 each (£36.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £9.13 each (£36.5 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 25.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £36.5 comes from for the trip from Ashford to Penarth.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Penarth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.65 £ (25.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.43 £ (25.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.33 £ (25.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Penarth

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Ashford to Penarth covers 241.75 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 17 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Penarth by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Penarth is the first suggested route (209mi, 3h 42min) and costs 36.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Penarth is the second suggested route (242mi, 5h 17min) and costs 42.2 £.

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 Ashford to Penarth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 209mi (distance from Ashford to Penarth) and its duration is 3h 42min. The slowest route is 242mi, and its duration is 5h 17min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ashford to Penarth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ashford to Penarth. It provides driving directions from Ashford to Penarth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ashford - Penarth 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 Ashford to Penarth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Ashford located?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Penarth?

Penarth is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Penarth has coordinates 51.4387980o,-3.1735070o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Penarth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.