Route from Caerphilly to Lewes by car

The driving distance between Caerphilly and Lewes is 200 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 30 minutes by car.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Lewes, County: East Sussex, England
200 mi , 3 h 30 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Caerphilly to Lewes on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Lewes

200 mi 3 h 30 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
92 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
19.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
21.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
22.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
24.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
30.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
31.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
33.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
35.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
36.
Merge right onto M25
22.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
38.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
39.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
40.
Continue onto M23
8.2 mi
41.
Continue onto A23
7.6 mi
42.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
5.2 mi
43.
Continue onto Dale Hill (A23)
3 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A27: Lewes
562 ft
45.
Merge right onto A27
878 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Lewes
70 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout towards Lewes
333 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A27: Lewes
201 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards A27: Lewes
1236 ft
50.
Merge right onto Brighton & Hove Bypass (A27)
2.9 mi
51.
Continue onto Falmer Hill (A27)
2.9 mi
52.
Enter Ashcombe Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brighton Road (A277)
31 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Brighton Road (A277)
1 mi
54.
Continue onto Western Road (A277)
0.3 mi
55.
Turn left onto Irelands Lane
220 ft
56.
Continue onto Bradford Road
939 ft
57.
Continue slightly right onto The Avenue
0.3 mi
58.
Turn right onto Offham Road (A2029)
469 ft
59.
Turn right onto Castle Banks
342 ft
60.
Turn left onto Castle Precincts
30 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Caerphilly to Lewes?

The expense of driving from Caerphilly to Lewes using petrol amounts to £34.6. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £17.3 (£34.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £11.53 per person (£34.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £8.65 per person (£34.6 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 24.2 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £34.6 for the trip from Caerphilly to Lewes.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Lewes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.95 £ (21.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.3 £ (21.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.48 £ (21.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Lewes

The most time-consuming route from Caerphilly to Lewes spans a distance of 220.34 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 25 minutes.