Route from Cardiff to St Helens

The distance between Cardiff and St Helens is 190 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: St Helens, County: Merseyside, England
190 mi , 3 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to St Helens on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to St Helens

190 mi 3 h 19 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
69 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
1266 ft
39.
Enter Haydock Island and take the 2nd exit towards A580
129 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A580
225 ft
41.
Merge right onto East Lancashire Road (A580)
2.2 mi
42.
Keep right onto East Lancashire Road (A580)
1.5 mi
43.
Turn left onto Green Leach Lane (A571)
0.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Haresfinch View (A571)
58 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Haresfinch View (A571)
689 ft
46.
Turn right onto Haresfinch Road (A571)
0.4 mi
47.
Continue onto College Street (A571)
0.4 mi
48.
Turn left onto Garswood Street
162 ft
49.
Turn right
74 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Cardiff to St Helens with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Cardiff to St Helens. The journey using petrol will set you back 32.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 16.45 pounds (£32.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.97 pounds (£32.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 8.23 pounds (£32.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Cardiff and St Helens is approximately 190.06 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 23 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (23 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 32.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Cardiff to St Helens is 32.9 pounds.
 

 

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 St Helens.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.4 £ (20.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.93 £ (20.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.2 £ (20.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to St Helens

The second route from Cardiff to the St Helens is 173.93 miles and takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Cardiff to the St Helens is 172.71 miles and takes 3 hours and 46 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to St Helens is the third suggested route (173mi, 3h 46min) and costs 29.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cardiff to St Helens is the second suggested route (174mi, 3h 35min) and costs 30.2 £.

The most expensive route from Cardiff to St Helens is the first suggested route (190mi, 3h 19min) and costs 32.9 £.

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 Helens?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 190mi (distance from Cardiff to St Helens) and its duration is 3h 19min. The other route is 174mi, and its duration is 3h 35min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 46min.

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

St Helens is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 39 meters above sea level. St Helens has coordinates 53.4563070o,-2.7370950o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Helens from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.