Route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff

The distance between Barrow-in-Furness and Cardiff is 276 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Barrow-in-Furness, County: Cumbria, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
276 mi , 4 h 48 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff

276 mi 4 h 48 min
1.
Head northeast
92 ft
2.
Turn left onto Rawlinson Street
0.6 mi
3.
Turn right onto Abbey Road
2 mi
4.
Turn left onto Breast Mill Beck Road
0.5 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto Park Road
0.7 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
216 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
159 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ulverston Road (A590)
110 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Ulverston Road (A590)
2 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A590: Ulverston
176 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Ulverston
1.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road (A590)
193 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto County Road (A590)
970 ft
16.
Continue onto Quay Street (A590)
549 ft
17.
Continue onto Canal Street (A590)
1078 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
39 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
2.9 mi
20.
Enter Greenodd Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
170 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
4.7 mi
22.
Make a slight right onto A590
1076 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
117 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
5.7 mi
25.
Enter Meathop Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
174 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
5.5 mi
27.
Continue onto A590
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Brettargh Holt Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A590: Penrith
766 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Penrith
1132 ft
30.
Continue onto A590
3.2 mi
31.
Enter Crooklands Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M6: The South
809 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: The South
0.3 mi
33.
Merge right onto M6
37 mi
34.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
35.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
36.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
40.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
44.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
48.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
49.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
50.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
51.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
53.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
54.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
55.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
56.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
57.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
60.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
61.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
62.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
63.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
64.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff?

The expense of driving from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff using petrol amounts to £48.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £24.1 (£48.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £16.07 per person (£48.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £12.05 per person (£48.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 33.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £48.2 for the trip from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff.
 

 

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 Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.7 £ (33.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.13 £ (33.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.35 £ (33.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff covers 263.91 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 11 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff is the second suggested route (264mi, 5h 11min) and costs 46.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff is the first suggested route (276mi, 4h 48min) and costs 48.2 £.

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 Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 276mi (distance from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff) and its duration is 4h 48min. The slowest route is 264mi, and its duration is 5h 11min.

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Where is Barrow-in-Furness located?

Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Barrow-in-Furness has coordinates 54.1089670o,-3.2188940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barrow-in-Furness 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.