Route from Cardiff to Stafford

The distance between Cardiff and Stafford is 130 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Stafford, County: Staffordshire, England
130 mi , 2 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Stafford on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Stafford

130 mi 2 h 21 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
9.9 mi
38.
Take exit 13 on the left towards A449: Stafford (S & C)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Dunston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
737 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mosspit (A449)
105 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Mosspit (A449)
0.7 mi
43.
Continue onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Rising Brook (A449)
0.6 mi
45.
Continue onto Rowley Bank (A449)
1223 ft
46.
Continue onto Park Crescent (A449)
454 ft
47.
Continue onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
48.
Enter Queensway Island and take the 2nd exit onto Wolverhampton Road (A518)
151 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Wolverhampton Road (A518)
0.3 mi
50.
Turn right onto Station Road (A5187)
719 ft
51.
Turn right onto Victoria Road (A5187)
414 ft
52.
Continue slightly left onto Tenterbanks (A5187)
698 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broad Street
142 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
313 ft
55.
Turn right onto Earl Street
146 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Cardiff to Stafford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Cardiff to Stafford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 22.5 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 11.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 7.5 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.63 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 129.73 miles, the car craves around 15.7 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 (15.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 22.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cardiff to Stafford is marked by a fuel cost of 22.5 pounds.
 

 

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 Stafford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.1 £ (14.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.73 £ (14.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.55 £ (14.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Stafford

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to Stafford spans a distance of 124.39 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 54 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Stafford is the second suggested route (124mi, 2h 54min) and costs 21.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Stafford is the first suggested route (130mi, 2h 21min) and costs 22.5 £.

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 Stafford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 130mi (distance from Cardiff to Stafford) and its duration is 2h 21min. The slowest route is 124mi, and its duration is 2h 54min.

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

Stafford is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Stafford has coordinates 52.8066930o,-2.1206600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stafford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.