Route from Cardiff to Neath

The distance between Cardiff and Neath is 41.6 miles. Travel time is 54 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
41.6 mi , 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Neath on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Neath

41.6 mi 54 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 left onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
8.
Turn right onto North Road (A470)
1.9 mi
9.
Keep left onto Merthyr Road (A470)
650 ft
10.
Go straight onto Manor Way (A470)
0.8 mi
11.
Continue onto Northern Avenue (A470)
0.9 mi
12.
Make a slight left to stay on Northern Avenue
965 ft
13.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M4
0.3 mi
14.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
31.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
16.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
18.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
19.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
20.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
21.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
22.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
23.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
24.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Cardiff to Neath by car?

Embarking on the journey from Cardiff to Neath, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 7.2 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 3.6 pounds for each of two passengers, 2.4 pounds for three passengers, and merely 1.8 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 41.6 miles, the car craves around 5 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 (5 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 7.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cardiff to Neath is marked by a fuel cost of 7.2 pounds.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Neath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.3 £ (4.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.53 £ (4.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.15 £ (4.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Neath

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to Neath spans a distance of 45.19 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Neath is the first suggested route (41.6mi, 54min) and costs 7.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Neath is the second suggested route (45.2mi, 1h 8min) and costs 7.8 £.

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 Neath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 41.6mi (distance from Cardiff to Neath) and its duration is 54min. The slowest route is 45.2mi, and its duration is 1h 8min.

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

Neath is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Neath has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Neath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.