Route from Cardiff to Luton

The distance between Cardiff and Luton is 164 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
164 mi , 2 h 51 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Luton on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Luton

164 mi 2 h 51 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
111 mi
19.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
21.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
22.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
24.
Merge right onto M1
8.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: Luton (South)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Pepperstock and take the 2nd exit onto New Airport Way (A1081)
949 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto New Airport Way (A1081)
0.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1081
1060 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road
259 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road
0.8 mi
31.
Continue onto Castle Street
426 ft
32.
Keep right onto Castle Street
1016 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A505
93 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
1290 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Cardiff to Luton by car?

Embarking on the journey from Cardiff to Luton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 28.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 14.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 9.5 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.13 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 164.49 miles, the car craves around 19.9 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (19.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 28.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cardiff to Luton is marked by a fuel cost of 28.5 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Luton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9 £ (18/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6 £ (18/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.5 £ (18/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Luton

The slowest route from Cardiff to the Luton is 158.07 miles and takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Luton is the second suggested route (158mi, 3h 25min) and costs 27.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Luton is the first suggested route (164mi, 2h 51min) and costs 28.5 £.

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 Luton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 164mi (distance from Cardiff to Luton) and its duration is 2h 51min. The slowest route is 158mi, and its duration is 3h 25min.

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

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.