Route from Brighton to Cardiff

The distance between Brighton and Cardiff is 189 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Brighton, County: East Sussex, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
189 mi , 3 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Brighton to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Brighton to Cardiff

189 mi 3 h 23 min
1.
Head north on Pavilion Parade (A23)
154 ft
2.
Continue onto Grand Parade (A23)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue slightly left onto Richmond Place (A23)
748 ft
4.
Turn left towards A23: London
436 ft
5.
Continue right onto London Road (A23)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue towards London
1.1 mi
7.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
0.9 mi
8.
Continue onto Patcham By-Pass (A23)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1309 ft
10.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards London
233 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards London
3 mi
12.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
8.3 mi
13.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1.1 mi
14.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
3.4 mi
15.
Continue onto M23
2.6 mi
16.
Continue onto M23
11.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(CW)|M25(CW)|M25(ACW)|M25(ACW)
0.3 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
0.5 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
22.6 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
21.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
22.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
24.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
25.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
26.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
27.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
28.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
36.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
39.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
40.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
42.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
43.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
44.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
45.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
46.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
49.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
50.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
51.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
52.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
53.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Brighton to Cardiff with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Brighton to Cardiff. The journey using petrol will set you back 33 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 16.5 pounds (£33 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 11 pounds (£33 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 8.25 pounds (£33 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Brighton and Cardiff is approximately 189.29 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 22.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (22.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 33 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Brighton to Cardiff is 33 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

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

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Brighton to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.45 £ (22.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.63 £ (22.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.73 £ (22.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Brighton to Cardiff

The slowest route from Brighton to the Cardiff is 204.48 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Brighton to Cardiff is the first suggested route (189mi, 3h 23min) and costs 33 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Brighton to Cardiff is the second suggested route (204mi, 4h 24min) and costs 35.7 £.

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 Brighton to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 189mi (distance from Brighton to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 23min. The slowest route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Brighton to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Brighton to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Brighton to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Brighton - 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 Brighton 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 Brighton located?

Brighton is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Brighton has coordinates 50.8225300o,-0.1371630o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Brighton 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.