Route from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal

The distance between Cardiff and Suffolk Coastal is 256 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Suffolk Coastal, County: Suffolk, England
256 mi , 4 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal

256 mi 4 h 25 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
36.1 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
24.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
25.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
26.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
28.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
30.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
32.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
26.1 mi
33.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A14
1008 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A14
6.7 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
0.3 mi
36.
Keep left at the fork
415 ft
37.
Merge right onto A12
1.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
183 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
212 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.4 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
221 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.4 mi
44.
Keep left onto A12
1.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A12
99 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.9 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grove Road (A12)
148 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Grove Road (A12)
0.9 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A12
106 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
2.8 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.3 mi
52.
Turn left onto B1438
0.5 mi
53.
Turn right onto Loudham Hall Road
1.7 mi
54.
Turn right
0.7 mi
55.
Turn left onto Ash Road
630 ft
56.
Turn right
0.4 mi
57.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal by car?

The journey from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal by car comes with a price tag of £44.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £22.25 for the trip (£44.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £14.83 each (£44.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £11.13 each (£44.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 31.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £44.5 comes from for the trip from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £44.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.05 £ (28.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.37 £ (28.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.03 £ (28.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal

An alternative route from Cardiff to the Suffolk Coastal is 249.19 miles and takes 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal by car?

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal is the second suggested route (249mi, 4h 37min) and costs 43.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal is the first suggested route (256mi, 4h 25min) and costs 44.5 £.

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 Suffolk Coastal?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 256mi (distance from Cardiff to Suffolk Coastal) and its duration is 4h 25min. The slowest route is 249mi, and its duration is 4h 37min.

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

Suffolk Coastal is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Suffolk Coastal has coordinates 52.1403447o,1.4114455o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Suffolk Coastal from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.