Route from Cardiff to St Albans

The distance between Cardiff and St Albans is 157 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
157 mi , 2 h 45 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to St Albans on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to St Albans

157 mi 2 h 45 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
4.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5183)
206 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5183)
0.7 mi
32.
Turn right onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
43 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
0.5 mi
35.
Turn left onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
36.
Continue onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
37.
Turn right onto Britton Avenue
302 ft
38.
Turn left onto Selby Avenue
322 ft
39.
Turn right onto Upton Avenue
269 ft
40.
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
668 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Cardiff to St Albans?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 27.2 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 13.6 quid each (£27.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 9.07 quid per person (£27.2 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 6.8 quid per person (£27.2 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 19 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 156.86 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 19 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Cardiff to St Albans: 27.2 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to St Albans.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.6 £ (17.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.73 £ (17.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.3 £ (17.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to St Albans

The second route from Cardiff to the St Albans is 159.89 miles and takes 2 hours and 57 minutes.

The third route from Cardiff to the St Albans is 159.02 miles and takes 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to St Albans by car?

The cheapest route from Cardiff to St Albans is the first suggested route (157mi, 2h 45min) and costs 27.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cardiff to St Albans is the third suggested route (159mi, 3h 24min) and costs 27.6 £.

The most expensive route from Cardiff to St Albans is the second suggested route (160mi, 2h 57min) and costs 27.7 £.

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 St Albans?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 157mi (distance from Cardiff to St Albans) and its duration is 2h 45min. The other route is 160mi, and its duration is 2h 57min. The slowest route is 159mi, and its duration is 3h 24min.

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

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.