Route from Blackpool to Caerphilly

The distance between Blackpool and Caerphilly is 232 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
232 mi , 3 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackpool to Caerphilly on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Caerphilly

232 mi 3 h 59 min
1.
Head south
65 ft
2.
Turn left
91 ft
3.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
4.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
5.
Turn right onto Beech Avenue
606 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Park Drive
151 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto West Park Drive
0.6 mi
8.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp
185 ft
11.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
692 ft
12.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
13.
Turn right onto Ashworth Road
1008 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5230
24 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A5230
0.4 mi
16.
Go straight onto M55
12.7 mi
17.
Keep right towards M6 South
5.8 mi
18.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
19.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
20.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
22.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
24.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
28.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
32.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
33.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
34.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
35.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
37.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
2.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
701 ft
39.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
508 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
41.
Keep left onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
150 ft
42.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nantgarw Road
443 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road
1075 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
112 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
46.
Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
286 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Blackpool to Caerphilly?

The expense of driving from Blackpool to Caerphilly, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £40.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £20.15 (£40.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.43 per passenger (£40.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.08 per passenger (£40.3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Blackpool to Caerphilly, approximately 28.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 232.18 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £40.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Blackpool to Caerphilly.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.7 £ (25.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.47 £ (25.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.35 £ (25.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Caerphilly

The second route from Blackpool to the Caerphilly is 207.46 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

The third route from Blackpool to the Caerphilly is 211.86 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackpool to Caerphilly by car?

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Caerphilly is the second suggested route (207mi, 4h 14min) and costs 36 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackpool to Caerphilly is the third suggested route (212mi, 4h 40min) and costs 36.7 £.

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Caerphilly is the first suggested route (232mi, 3h 59min) and costs 40.3 £.

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 Blackpool to Caerphilly?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 232mi (distance from Blackpool to Caerphilly) and its duration is 3h 59min. The other route is 207mi, and its duration is 4h 14min. The slowest route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 40min.

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Where is Blackpool located?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.