Caerphilly Solihull by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Solihull by car is 116 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

How far is Solihull from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 116 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
116 mi , 2 h 3 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Solihull on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Solihull

116 mi 2 h 3 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
5.1 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
1133 ft
35.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
29 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
0.3 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Warwick Road (B4025)
182 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Warwick Road (B4025)
0.4 mi
40.
Turn left onto New Road
0.4 mi
41.
Turn right onto Manor Square
215 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Caerphilly to Solihull by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £20.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £10.1 (£20.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £6.73 (£20.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.05 (£20.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 115.57 miles, this computation entails multiplying 115.57 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 14 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 14 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £20.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Caerphilly to Solihull stands at £20.2.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Solihull.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7 £ (14/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.67 £ (14/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.5 £ (14/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Solihull

The slowest route from Caerphilly to the Solihull is 106.62 miles and takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Solihull is the second suggested route (107mi, 2h 28min) and costs 18.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Solihull is the first suggested route (116mi, 2h 3min) and costs 20.2 £.

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 Solihull?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 116mi (distance from Caerphilly to Solihull) and its duration is 2h 3min. The slowest route is 107mi, and its duration is 2h 28min.

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

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.