Route from Cardiff to Dover

The distance between Cardiff and Dover is 227 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
227 mi , 3 h 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Dover on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Dover

227 mi 3 h 56 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
13.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
20.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
21.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
22.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
23.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
24.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
32.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
33.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
37.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
38.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
39.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
40.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
41.
Merge right onto M20
39.5 mi
42.
Continue towards Dover
7 mi
43.
Enter Western Heights Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Archcliffe Road (A20)
169 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Archcliffe Road (A20)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Limekiln Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Limekiln Street (A20)
177 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Limekiln Street (A20)
1017 ft
47.
Continue onto Snargate Street (A20)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn left onto York Street (A256)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Road (A256)
170 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Road (A256)
684 ft
51.
Turn right onto Ladywell
777 ft
52.
Turn right onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
53.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Cardiff to Dover by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £39.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £19.7 (£39.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £13.13 (£39.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £9.85 (£39.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 227.02 miles, this computation entails multiplying 227.02 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 27.5 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 27.5 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £39.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Cardiff to Dover stands at £39.4.

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.45 £ (24.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.3 £ (24.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.23 £ (24.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Dover

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to Dover spans a distance of 258 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Dover is the first suggested route (227mi, 3h 56min) and costs 39.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Dover is the second suggested route (258mi, 5h 32min) and costs 44.7 £.

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 Dover?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 227mi (distance from Cardiff to Dover) and its duration is 3h 56min. The slowest route is 258mi, and its duration is 5h 32min.

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

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.