Route from Cardiff to Motherwell

The distance between Cardiff and Motherwell is 379 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
379 mi , 6 h 22 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Motherwell on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Motherwell

379 mi 6 h 22 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
37.8 mi
34.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
36.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
39.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
40.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
42.
Keep right onto M74
0.4 mi
43.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
1301 ft
44.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1211 ft
45.
Turn right onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
112 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
13 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
76 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
624 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout
82 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Cardiff to Motherwell by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 65.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 32.9 quid each (£65.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 21.93 quid (£65.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 16.45 quid (£65.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Cardiff and Motherwell is about 379.26 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 46 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (46 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 65.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Cardiff to Motherwell: 65.8 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Motherwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 41.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.75 £ (41.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.83 £ (41.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.38 £ (41.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Motherwell

The second route from Cardiff to the Motherwell is 363.83 miles and takes 6 hours and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Motherwell is the second suggested route (364mi, 6h 44min) and costs 63.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Motherwell is the first suggested route (379mi, 6h 22min) and costs 65.8 £.

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 Motherwell?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 379mi (distance from Cardiff to Motherwell) and its duration is 6h 22min. The slowest route is 364mi, and its duration is 6h 44min.

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

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.