Caerphilly South Lakeland by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and South Lakeland by car is 259 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

How far is South Lakeland from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 259 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: South Lakeland, County: Cumbria, England
259 mi , 4 h 22 min
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Route from Caerphilly to South Lakeland on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to South Lakeland

259 mi 4 h 22 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
54.8 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
1008 ft
38.
Keep left towards A590: Barrow
394 ft
39.
Merge right towards South Lakes
3.2 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards A590: Barrow
925 ft
41.
Enter Brettargh Holt Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Barrow
26 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout towards Barrow
0.4 mi
43.
Continue onto A590
2.2 mi
44.
Turn right onto A5074
602 ft
45.
Turn left onto A5074
5 mi
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Caerphilly to South Lakeland?

The expense of driving from Caerphilly to South Lakeland using petrol amounts to £45.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £22.6 (£45.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £15.07 per person (£45.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £11.3 per person (£45.2 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 31.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £45.2 for the trip from Caerphilly to South Lakeland.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to South Lakeland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.65 £ (31.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.43 £ (31.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.83 £ (31.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to South Lakeland

An alternative route from Caerphilly to the South Lakeland is 233.65 miles and takes 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Caerphilly to South Lakeland by car?

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to South Lakeland is the second suggested route (234mi, 4h 36min) and costs 40.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to South Lakeland is the first suggested route (259mi, 4h 22min) and costs 45.2 £.

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 South Lakeland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 259mi (distance from Caerphilly to South Lakeland) and its duration is 4h 22min. The slowest route is 234mi, and its duration is 4h 36min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Caerphilly to South Lakeland 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 South Lakeland?

South Lakeland is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 65 meters above sea level. South Lakeland has coordinates 54.3124203o,-2.8796429o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Lakeland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.