Route from Cardiff to Aberdeen

The distance between Cardiff and Aberdeen is 525 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
525 mi , 8 h 50 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
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Route from Cardiff to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Aberdeen

525 mi 8 h 50 min
1.
Head southwest on Kingsway (A4161)
436 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Duke Street (A4161)
311 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Kingsway (A4161)
394 ft
4.
Make a slight right onto Kingsway
405 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto Greyfriars Road
847 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Place
282 ft
7.
Turn right onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
641 ft
8.
Continue onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
740 ft
9.
Continue onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
83 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
732 ft
12.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
13.
Go straight onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Llanedeyrn Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A48: Newport
714 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Newport
5 mi
16.
Keep left onto A48(M)
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto M4
8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
19.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
20.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
21.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
24.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
30.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
32.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
33.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
34.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
36.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
39.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
40.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
41.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
42.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
43.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
44.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
45.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
46.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
48.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
50.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
51.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
52.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
54.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
56.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
58.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
60.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
63.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
65.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
66.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
67.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
69.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
71.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
76.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
77.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
78.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
79.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
80.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
82.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 90.9 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 45.45 £ (90.9/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 30.3 £ (90.9/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 22.73 £ (90.9/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (524.65 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 90.9 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 524.65 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 63.6 liters

Fuel needed = 63.6 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 63.6 liters x 143 pence per liter = 90.9 £

Fuel cost from Cardiff to Aberdeen = 90.9 £

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.7 £ (57.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.13 £ (57.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.35 £ (57.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Aberdeen

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cardiff to Aberdeen covers 509.21 miles and necessitates 9 hours and 12 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to Aberdeen by car?

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (509mi, 9h 12min) and costs 88.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (525mi, 8h 50min) and costs 90.9 £.

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 Cardiff to Aberdeen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 525mi (distance from Cardiff to Aberdeen) and its duration is 8h 50min. The slowest route is 509mi, and its duration is 9h 12min.

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Where is Cardiff located?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Aberdeen has coordinates 57.1497170o,-2.0942780o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdeen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.