Route from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

The distance between Cardiff and Middlesbrough is 283 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Middlesbrough, County: North Yorkshire, England
283 mi , 4 h 48 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Middlesbrough on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

283 mi 4 h 48 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 left towards A168: Thirsk
1.2 mi
49.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
50.
Continue onto A19
23.7 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards Stockton
593 ft
52.
Keep right towards Middlesbrough
0.8 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left
1277 ft
54.
Enter Newport Junction and take the 5th exit onto Newport Road (B5641)
827 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (B5641)
1024 ft
56.
Turn right onto Derwent Street
1020 ft
57.
Turn left onto Union Street
0.4 mi
58.
Continue right onto Borough Road (B1272)
1149 ft
59.
Turn left onto Albert Road
518 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
1 ft


How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £49.3. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £24.65 (£49.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.43 per passenger (£49.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £12.33 per passenger (£49.3 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 34.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £49.3 comes from for the journey from Cardiff to Middlesbrough.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Middlesbrough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.1 £ (34.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.4 £ (34.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.55 £ (34.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to Middlesbrough spans a distance of 304.02 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Middlesbrough is the first suggested route (283mi, 4h 48min) and costs 49.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Middlesbrough is the second suggested route (304mi, 5h 9min) and costs 53.1 £.

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 Middlesbrough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 283mi (distance from Cardiff to Middlesbrough) and its duration is 4h 48min. The slowest route is 304mi, and its duration is 5h 9min.

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

Middlesbrough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Middlesbrough has coordinates 54.5742270o,-1.2349560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Middlesbrough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.