Caerphilly Leicester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Leicester by car is 153 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How far is Leicester from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 153 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
153 mi , 2 h 42 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Leicester

153 mi 2 h 42 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
22 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
33.
Keep left towards The NORTH
11.2 mi
34.
Take exit 7A on the left towards M6: London
0.9 mi
35.
Merge right onto M6
12.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
37.
Keep left onto M69
15.8 mi
38.
Merge right onto A5460
541 ft
39.
Keep left onto A5460
0.5 mi
40.
Go straight onto Narborough Road South (A5460)
2.8 mi
41.
Turn right onto St Augustine Road (A47)
1178 ft
42.
Go straight onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
348 ft
43.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
44.
Keep left onto Highcross Street (A50)
297 ft
45.
Make a sharp right to stay on Highcross Street (A50)
178 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Caerphilly to Leicester by car?

Embarking on the journey from Caerphilly to Leicester, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 26.8 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 13.4 pounds for each of two passengers, 8.93 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.7 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 153.32 miles, the car craves around 18.6 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (18.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 26.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Caerphilly to Leicester is marked by a fuel cost of 26.8 pounds.
 

 

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 Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Leicester

The second route from Caerphilly to the Leicester is 147.89 miles and takes 2 hours and 44 minutes.

The third route from Caerphilly to the Leicester is 141.28 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Leicester is the third suggested route (141mi, 3h 6min) and costs 24.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Caerphilly to Leicester is the second suggested route (148mi, 2h 44min) and costs 25.8 £.

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Leicester is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 42min) and costs 26.8 £.

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 Leicester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Caerphilly to Leicester) and its duration is 2h 42min. The other route is 148mi, and its duration is 2h 44min. The slowest route is 141mi, and its duration is 3h 6min.

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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 Leicester?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.