Route from Cardiff to Ashfield

The distance between Cardiff and Ashfield is 169 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Ashfield, County: Nottinghamshire, England
169 mi , 2 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Ashfield on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Ashfield

169 mi 2 h 59 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
22 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
35.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
37.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
38.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
39.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
40.
Merge right onto M1
18.1 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A608: Kirby-in-Ashfield
0.3 mi
42.
Keep right onto A608
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A608
252 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A608
0.7 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Mansfield Road (A608)
196 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Mansfield Road (A608)
0.3 mi
47.
Keep left onto Derby Road (A611)
0.5 mi
48.
Turn left onto Forest Road
1058 ft
49.
Turn right onto Portland Avenue
470 ft
50.
Turn left onto Cavendish Crescent
854 ft
51.
Make a slight right onto Dabek Rise
726 ft
52.
Turn left onto Nuncargate Road
0.3 mi
53.
Continue slightly right onto Main Road
617 ft
54.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
0.9 mi
55.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Cardiff to Ashfield by car?

The journey from Cardiff to Ashfield by car comes with a price tag of £29.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £14.65 for the trip (£29.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £9.77 each (£29.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £7.33 each (£29.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 20.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £29.3 comes from for the trip from Cardiff to Ashfield.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £29.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Ashfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.25 £ (18.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.17 £ (18.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.63 £ (18.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Ashfield

The second route from Cardiff to the Ashfield is 176.5 miles and takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.

The third route from Cardiff to the Ashfield is 164.84 miles and takes 3 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Ashfield is the third suggested route (165mi, 3h 34min) and costs 28.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cardiff to Ashfield is the first suggested route (169mi, 2h 59min) and costs 29.3 £.

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Ashfield is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 17min) and costs 30.6 £.

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 Ashfield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 169mi (distance from Cardiff to Ashfield) and its duration is 2h 59min. The other route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 17min. The slowest route is 165mi, and its duration is 3h 34min.

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

Ashfield is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 136 meters above sea level. Ashfield has coordinates 53.0928928o,-1.2697006o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.