Caerphilly Colwyn Bay by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Colwyn Bay by car is 178 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

How far is Colwyn Bay from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 178 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
178 mi , 3 h 33 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay

178 mi 3 h 33 min
1.
Head north on Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
1 mi
2.
Enter Pwllypant Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A469
222 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.4 mi
4.
Enter Coed-y-Brain Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
135 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
140 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
114 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.3 mi
10.
Go straight
350 ft
11.
Continue onto Ludwigsburger Strausse
0.3 mi
12.
Continue onto Main Road (A472)
1.3 mi
13.
Enter Crown Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
160 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.6 mi
15.
Enter Gelligroes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
123 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.1 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
162 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pant Road (A467)
135 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Pant Road (A467)
1.1 mi
21.
Keep right onto A472
4.7 mi
22.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
184 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
7.2 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A40
395 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
31.
Keep left onto A465
22 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Belmont Road (A465)
208 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Belmont Road (A465)
1.1 mi
34.
Merge right onto Victoria Street (A49)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Edgar Street Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Edgar Street (A49)
55 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Edgar Street (A49)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Newtown Road (A49)
3 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Newtown Road (A49)
1236 ft
39.
Make a slight right onto Holmer Road (A49)
0.6 mi
40.
Enter Holmer Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
93 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
7.6 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
108 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
269 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
0.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
150 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
10.1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
117 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
0.9 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
149 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
1.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Bromfield Road (A49)
6.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
70 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
12.3 mi
55.
Continue onto A49
5.9 mi
56.
Enter Bayston Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards North Wales
125 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout towards North Wales
2 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
221 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.9 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
206 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
135 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
4.2 mi
64.
Enter Felton Butler Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
205 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
2.8 mi
66.
Enter Wolfshead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
148 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
6.2 mi
68.
Enter Mile End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
208 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.3 mi
70.
Enter Whittington Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
132 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.9 mi
72.
Enter Five Crosses and take the 2nd exit onto A5
125 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
2.5 mi
74.
Enter Gledrid Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5
267 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
2.2 mi
76.
Enter Halton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A483
198 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A483
16.4 mi
78.
Enter Posthouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A55: Conwy
49 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout towards A55: Conwy
0.3 mi
80.
Merge right onto North Wales Expressway (A55)
1.7 mi
81.
Continue onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
35.7 mi
82.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
83.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
84.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
85.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
86.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
87.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
88.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay is £31.1 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £15.55 for the journey (£31.1 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £10.37 (£31.1 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £7.78 (£31.1 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 21.6 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £31.1 fare for the journey from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £31.1, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.8 £ (21.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.2 £ (21.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.4 £ (21.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay

An alternative route from Caerphilly to the Colwyn Bay is 177.21 miles and takes 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 39min) and costs 30.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay is the first suggested route (178mi, 3h 33min) and costs 31.1 £.

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 Colwyn Bay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Caerphilly to Colwyn Bay) and its duration is 3h 33min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 39min.

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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 Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.