Route from Cardiff to Airdrie

The distance between Cardiff and Airdrie is 388 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
388 mi , 6 h 32 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Cardiff to Airdrie on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Airdrie

388 mi 6 h 32 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
26.4 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.2 mi
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.8 mi
44.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
2.3 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B799
336 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto B799
886 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
41 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
0.6 mi
51.
Continue onto Main Street (B802)
0.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Calderbank Road (B802)
0.4 mi
53.
Turn right onto Brownsburn Road (B8058)
0.5 mi
54.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
0.8 mi
55.
Turn right
136 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Cardiff to Airdrie by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £67.2. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £33.6 (£67.2/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £22.4 (£67.2/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £16.8 (£67.2/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 387.86 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 387.86 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 47 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 47 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £67.2.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Cardiff to Airdrie amounts to £67.2.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Airdrie.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.25 £ (42.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.17 £ (42.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.63 £ (42.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Airdrie

An alternative route from Cardiff to the Airdrie is 372.43 miles and takes 6 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Airdrie is the second suggested route (372mi, 6h 55min) and costs 64.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Airdrie is the first suggested route (388mi, 6h 32min) and costs 67.2 £.

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 Cardiff to Airdrie?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 388mi (distance from Cardiff to Airdrie) and its duration is 6h 32min. The slowest route is 372mi, and its duration is 6h 55min.

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

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 Airdrie?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.