Route from Cardiff to County Durham

The distance between Cardiff and County Durham is 299 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: County Durham, County: Durham, England
299 mi , 5 h 5 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Cardiff to County Durham on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to County Durham

299 mi 5 h 5 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
42.2 mi
41.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
43.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
44.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
46.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
47.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
48.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
49.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
17.7 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A688: Spennymoor
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Bowburn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A177
292 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A177
0.4 mi
53.
Go straight onto Slater Place (A177)
260 ft
54.
Continue onto Durham Road (A177)
3 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stockton Road (A177)
109 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A177)
1194 ft
57.
Continue onto Quarryheads Lane
1204 ft
58.
Enter Quarryheads Lane roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Quarry Heads Lane
145 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Quarry Heads Lane
0.3 mi
60.
Turn left onto Quarry Heads Lane
774 ft
61.
Continue onto Margery Lane
900 ft
62.
Continue slightly left onto Alexandria Crescent (A690)
172 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Cardiff to County Durham by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 51.8 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £25.9 (equivalent to 51.8/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 17.27 pounds (51.8/3) per passenger.
12.95 pounds (51.8/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(298.71 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 51.8 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)36.2 litres are consumed (298.71 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 36.2 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 36.2 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 51.8 pounds

51.8 pounds for fuel to get from Cardiff to County Durham
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to County Durham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.35 £ (32.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.9 £ (32.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.18 £ (32.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to County Durham

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to County Durham spans a distance of 320.1 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to County Durham by car?

The cheapest route from Cardiff to County Durham is the first suggested route (299mi, 5h 5min) and costs 51.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to County Durham is the second suggested route (320mi, 5h 26min) and costs 55.5 £.

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 County Durham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 299mi (distance from Cardiff to County Durham) and its duration is 5h 5min. The slowest route is 320mi, and its duration is 5h 26min.

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

County Durham is located in Durham county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. County Durham has coordinates 54.7752500o,-1.5848520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of County Durham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.