Caerphilly Cumbernauld by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Cumbernauld by car is 397 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

How far is Cumbernauld from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 397 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Cumbernauld, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
397 mi , 6 h 38 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld

397 mi 6 h 38 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
16.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
17.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
18.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
19.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
22.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
28.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
30.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
31.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
32.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
37.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
38.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
39.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
40.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
41.
Merge right onto M80
1 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto M80
0.3 mi
43.
Keep right onto M80
1117 ft
44.
Continue onto A8011
1.3 mi
45.
Enter Town Centre West Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Central Way (A8011)
214 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Central Way (A8011)
364 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £69.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £34.7 (£69.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £23.13 (£69.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £17.35 (£69.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 397.25 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 397.25 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 48.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 48.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £69.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld amounts to £69.4.

 

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 Caerphilly to Cumbernauld.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 48.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.05 £ (48.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.03 £ (48.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.03 £ (48.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld

The most time-consuming route from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld spans a distance of 372.19 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld is the second suggested route (372mi, 6h 52min) and costs 65 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld is the first suggested route (397mi, 6h 38min) and costs 69.4 £.

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 Cumbernauld?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 397mi (distance from Caerphilly to Cumbernauld) and its duration is 6h 38min. The slowest route is 372mi, and its duration is 6h 52min.

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

Cumbernauld is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Cumbernauld has coordinates 55.9456680o,-3.9925340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cumbernauld from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.