Route from Cardiff to Mid Sussex

The distance between Cardiff and Mid Sussex is 173 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Mid Sussex, County: West Sussex, England
173 mi , 3 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Mid Sussex on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Mid Sussex

173 mi 3 h 4 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
22.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
40.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
41.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
42.
Continue onto M23
5.1 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards B2036: Crawley
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Balcome Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Balcombe Road (B2036)
78 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Balcombe Road (B2036)
1.1 mi
46.
Continue onto London Road (B2036)
2 mi
47.
Turn left onto Haywards Heath Road
790 ft
48.
Turn right onto Haywards Heath Road
2 mi
49.
Continue onto Borde Hill Lane
899 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Cardiff to Mid Sussex?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £30. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £15 each (£30 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10 a head (£30 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.5 per person (£30 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 21 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £30 total comes from for the trip from Cardiff to Mid Sussex.
 

 

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 Mid Sussex.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.5 £ (19/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.33 £ (19/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.75 £ (19/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Mid Sussex

An alternative route from Cardiff to the Mid Sussex is 199.9 miles and takes 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to Mid Sussex by car?

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Mid Sussex is the first suggested route (173mi, 3h 4min) and costs 30 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Mid Sussex is the second suggested route (200mi, 4h 13min) and costs 34.6 £.

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 Mid Sussex?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 173mi (distance from Cardiff to Mid Sussex) and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 200mi, and its duration is 4h 13min.

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

Mid Sussex is located in West Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 52 meters above sea level. Mid Sussex has coordinates 51.0331364o,-0.1154372o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mid Sussex from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.