Caerphilly Cornwall by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Cornwall by car is 202 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

How far is Cornwall from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 202 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Cornwall, County: Cornwall, England
202 mi , 3 h 29 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Cornwall on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Cornwall

202 mi 3 h 29 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
6.6 mi
17.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
20.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto M5
74 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30
0.7 mi
23.
Continue onto A30
81 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A30
133 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
535 ft
26.
Enter Carland Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A39
254 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A39
5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bodmin Road
173 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Bodmin Road
336 ft
30.
Turn left to stay on Bodmin Road
0.5 mi
31.
Turn right onto Moresk Road
0.6 mi
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £35.3. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £17.65 (£35.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.77 per passenger (£35.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £8.83 per passenger (£35.3 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 24.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £35.3 comes from for the journey from Caerphilly to Cornwall.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Cornwall.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.25 £ (24.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.17 £ (24.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.13 £ (24.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Cornwall

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Caerphilly to Cornwall covers 276.97 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 41 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Cornwall is the first suggested route (202mi, 3h 29min) and costs 35.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Cornwall is the second suggested route (277mi, 5h 41min) and costs 48.4 £.

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 Cornwall?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 202mi (distance from Caerphilly to Cornwall) and its duration is 3h 29min. The slowest route is 277mi, and its duration is 5h 41min.

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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 Cornwall?

Cornwall is located in Cornwall county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Cornwall has coordinates 50.2660471o,-5.0527125o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cornwall from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.