Route from Cambridge to Blackwood

The distance between Cambridge and Blackwood is 196 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
196 mi , 3 h 29 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Blackwood

196 mi 3 h 29 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Make a slight right onto A1134
237 ft
9.
Keep right onto A1134
487 ft
10.
Keep left onto Milton Road (A1134)
852 ft
11.
Turn left onto Gilbert Road
0.7 mi
12.
Turn right onto Histon Road (B1049)
0.6 mi
13.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (B1049)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Histon Interchange and take the 1st exit
23 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto A14
1.3 mi
17.
Keep right onto A14
15.2 mi
18.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
19.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
0.7 mi
21.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A446: Lichfield
0.3 mi
22.
Keep right towards M42 South: Birmingham
11.2 mi
23.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
24.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
25.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
37.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
39.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
40.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
47.
Keep left onto A472
4.7 mi
48.
Turn left
584 ft
49.
Go straight onto A467
1.1 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
349 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
293 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
227 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
160 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B4251
196 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto B4251
118 ft
58.
Make a slight left onto B4254
0.3 mi
59.
Make a sharp right onto High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
60.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Cambridge to Blackwood by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 34.3 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 17.15 quid each (£34.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 11.43 quid (£34.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 8.58 quid (£34.3 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 Cambridge and Blackwood is about 196.28 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 23.8 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 (23.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 34.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Cambridge to Blackwood: 34.3 pounds.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive 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.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.9 £ (23.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.93 £ (23.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.95 £ (23.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Blackwood

The second route from Cambridge to the Blackwood is 188.67 miles and takes 3 hours and 32 minutes.

The third route from Cambridge to the Blackwood is 178.67 miles and takes 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Blackwood by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Blackwood is the third suggested route (179mi, 3h 42min) and costs 31.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cambridge to Blackwood is the second suggested route (189mi, 3h 32min) and costs 32.9 £.

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Blackwood is the first suggested route (196mi, 3h 29min) and costs 34.3 £.

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 Cambridge to Blackwood?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 196mi (distance from Cambridge to Blackwood) and its duration is 3h 29min. The other route is 189mi, and its duration is 3h 32min. The slowest route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 42min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cambridge to Blackwood by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cambridge to Blackwood. It provides driving directions from Cambridge to Blackwood, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cambridge - Blackwood 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 Cambridge to Blackwood with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.