Chelmsford Cardiff by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Cardiff by car is 198 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

How far is Cardiff from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 198 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
198 mi , 3 h 24 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Cardiff

198 mi 3 h 24 min
1.
Head northeast
218 ft
2.
Turn right onto Duke Street (A1099)
116 ft
3.
Turn right onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
962 ft
4.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Parkway (A1060)
25 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Parkway (A1060)
799 ft
6.
Make a slight right to stay on Parkway (A1060)
161 ft
7.
Turn right onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
8.
Continue onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
547 ft
9.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A1114)
334 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A1114)
164 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
442 ft
13.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
131 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
15.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
67 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
517 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
153 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Ingatestone Bypass (A12)
3.6 mi
21.
Continue onto Brentwood Bypass (A12)
4.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
23.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
25.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
26.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
27.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
28.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
29.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
30.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
32.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
33.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
34.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
35.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
36.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
39.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
40.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
41.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
42.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
43.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Chelmsford to Cardiff by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £34.6. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £17.3 (£34.6/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £11.53 per person (£34.6/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £8.65 per person (£34.6/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 198.06 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 198.06 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 24 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 24 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £34.6.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Chelmsford to Cardiff amounts to £34.6.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12 £ (24/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8 £ (24/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6 £ (24/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Cardiff

The second route from Chelmsford to the Cardiff is 199.89 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Cardiff is the first suggested route (198mi, 3h 24min) and costs 34.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Cardiff is the second suggested route (200mi, 4h 14min) and costs 34.9 £.

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 Chelmsford to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 198mi (distance from Chelmsford to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 24min. The slowest route is 200mi, and its duration is 4h 14min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Chelmsford to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Chelmsford to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Chelmsford to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Chelmsford - Cardiff 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 Chelmsford to Cardiff with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Chelmsford located?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

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.