Route from Christchurch to Cardiff

The distance between Christchurch and Cardiff is 119 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
119 mi , 2 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Christchurch to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Christchurch to Cardiff

119 mi 2 h 37 min
1.
Head northeast on Fountain Roundabout (A35)
0.3 mi
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
162 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
69 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
63 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.7 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the right
921 ft
11.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
12.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
571 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
14.
Keep right at the fork
969 ft
15.
Merge right onto A31
0.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
1072 ft
17.
Enter Salisbury Road Junction and take the 1st exit onto Salisbury Road (A338)
22 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Salisbury Road (A338)
9.4 mi
19.
Continue onto Breamore Road (A338)
1 mi
20.
Continue onto The Headlands (A338)
844 ft
21.
Continue onto Salisbury Road (A338)
1250 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A338
148 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A338
4.8 mi
24.
Turn right onto A338
221 ft
25.
Enter Harnham Junction and take the 1st exit onto A3094
83 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A3094
3.5 mi
27.
Turn left onto Salisbury Road (A36)
0.4 mi
28.
Continue straight onto King Street (A36)
929 ft
29.
Continue slightly right onto Queen Street (A36)
14.8 mi
30.
Enter Cotley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
125 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
3.2 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
157 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
34.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
158 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A36)
71 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A36)
4.6 mi
38.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
300 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
40.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
163 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
9.6 mi
42.
Turn right onto Down Lane
1307 ft
43.
Turn right onto High Street
1018 ft
44.
Make a slight left onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
46.
Turn left onto London Road West
0.4 mi
47.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A46: Stroud
401 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout towards A46: Stroud
953 ft
49.
Merge right onto A46
4.1 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
71 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
52.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M4: S. Wales
62 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards M4: S. Wales
12.3 mi
54.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
56.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
57.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
58.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
59.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
60.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
63.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
64.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
65.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
66.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
67.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Cardiff by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 20.7 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £10.35 (equivalent to 20.7/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 6.9 pounds (20.7/3) per passenger.
5.18 pounds (20.7/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(119.43 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 20.7 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)14.5 litres are consumed (119.43 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 14.5 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 14.5 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 20.7 pounds

20.7 pounds for fuel to get from Christchurch to Cardiff
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Christchurch to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.55 £ (13.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.37 £ (13.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.28 £ (13.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Christchurch to Cardiff

The second route from Christchurch to the Cardiff is 157.47 miles and takes 2 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Christchurch to the Cardiff is 160.07 miles and takes 3 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Christchurch to Cardiff is the first suggested route (119mi, 2h 37min) and costs 20.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Christchurch to Cardiff is the second suggested route (157mi, 2h 48min) and costs 27.3 £.

The most expensive route from Christchurch to Cardiff is the third suggested route (160mi, 3h 32min) and costs 27.8 £.

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 Christchurch to Cardiff?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 119mi (distance from Christchurch to Cardiff) and its duration is 2h 37min. The other route is 157mi, and its duration is 2h 48min. The slowest route is 160mi, and its duration is 3h 32min.

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Where is Christchurch located?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch 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.