Caerphilly Lancaster by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Lancaster by car is 234 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

How far is Lancaster from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 234 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
234 mi , 4 h 2 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Lancaster

234 mi 4 h 2 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
36.7 mi
37.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
40.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
41.
Make a slight right
286 ft
42.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
43.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
44.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
46.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
47.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Caerphilly to Lancaster by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 40.9 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 20.45 quid each (£40.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.63 quid (£40.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.23 quid (£40.9 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Caerphilly and Lancaster is about 234.25 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 28.4 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (28.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 40.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Caerphilly to Lancaster: 40.9 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.2 £ (28.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.47 £ (28.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.1 £ (28.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Lancaster

The second route from Caerphilly to the Lancaster is 209.19 miles and takes 4 hours and 16 minutes.

The third route from Caerphilly to the Lancaster is 215.27 miles and takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Lancaster is the second suggested route (209mi, 4h 16min) and costs 36.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Caerphilly to Lancaster is the third suggested route (215mi, 4h 55min) and costs 37.6 £.

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Lancaster is the first suggested route (234mi, 4h 2min) and costs 40.9 £.

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 Lancaster?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Caerphilly to Lancaster) and its duration is 4h 2min. The other route is 209mi, and its duration is 4h 16min. The slowest route is 215mi, and its duration is 4h 55min.

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

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.