Caerphilly Cheltenham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Cheltenham by car is 73 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

How far is Cheltenham from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 73 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
73 mi , 1 h 21 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Cheltenham on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Cheltenham

73 mi 1 h 21 min
1.
Head south on Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
193 ft
2.
Turn right
208 ft
3.
Go straight onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
120 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1062 ft
6.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
280 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 1st exit
44 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
624 ft
10.
Merge right onto A470
1.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
12.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
14.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
11.9 mi
17.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: The Midlands
0.3 mi
18.
Keep left towards M5 North: The Midlands
29.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A40: Gloucester
1294 ft
20.
Enter Golden Valley Junction and take the 3rd exit towards Cheltenham
0.3 mi
21.
Exit the roundabout towards Cheltenham
0.3 mi
22.
Merge right onto A40
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Arle Court Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Gloucester Road (A40)
355 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Benhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gloucester Road (A40)
245 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.6 mi
27.
Merge right onto Lansdown Road (A40)
0.6 mi
28.
Keep left onto Lansdown Road (A40)
0.3 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Montpellier Walk (A4015)
18 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Montpellier Walk (A4015)
945 ft
31.
Continue onto Promenade (A4015)
859 ft
32.
Turn right onto Royal Well Road
128 ft
33.
Keep right onto Royal Well Road
284 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Caerphilly to Cheltenham with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Caerphilly to Cheltenham. The journey using petrol will set you back 12.8 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 6.4 pounds (£12.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.27 pounds (£12.8 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.2 pounds (£12.8 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 Caerphilly and Cheltenham is approximately 73.43 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 8.9 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 (8.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 12.8 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Caerphilly to Cheltenham is 12.8 pounds.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Cheltenham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.45 £ (8.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.97 £ (8.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.23 £ (8.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Cheltenham

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Caerphilly to Cheltenham covers 71.35 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 35 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Cheltenham is the second suggested route (71mi, 1h 35min) and costs 12.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Cheltenham is the first suggested route (73mi, 1h 21min) and costs 12.8 £.

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 Caerphilly to Cheltenham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 73mi (distance from Caerphilly to Cheltenham) and its duration is 1h 21min. The slowest route is 71mi, and its duration is 1h 35min.

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

Where is Caerphilly located?

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.

What is the location of Cheltenham?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.