Route from Glenrothes to Cardiff

The distance between Glenrothes and Cardiff is 422 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
422 mi , 7 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Glenrothes to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Cardiff

422 mi 7 h 14 min
1.
Head west
897 ft
2.
Make a slight right onto Queensgate
331 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
30 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
537 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Flemington Road
68 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
297 ft
7.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensway (A911)
14 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A911)
0.4 mi
9.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
438 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
11.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A92
398 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
13.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
179 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
10.3 mi
15.
Continue onto M90
859 ft
16.
Continue towards M90 South: Edinburgh
0.9 mi
17.
Keep right towards M90 South: Edinburgh
6.9 mi
18.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
21.
Keep right onto M8
5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
1002 ft
23.
Keep left towards A899
0.4 mi
24.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.4 mi
25.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
434 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
27.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
197 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brucefield Park North
78 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Brucefield Park North
644 ft
31.
Turn right onto Brucefield Park West
0.4 mi
32.
Continue straight
7.5 mi
33.
Continue onto Auchengray Road
0.6 mi
34.
Make a slight right
3.2 mi
35.
Turn left onto Carnwath Road (B7016)
2.3 mi
36.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
37.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
38.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
39.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
40.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
41.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
42.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
43.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
44.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
46.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
47.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
48.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
53.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
54.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
55.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
56.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
58.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
60.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
64.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
68.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
69.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
70.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
71.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
72.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
73.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
74.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
75.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
76.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
77.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
80.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
81.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
82.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
83.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
84.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
85.
You have arrived at your destination
0 ft


How much does it cost to drive from Glenrothes to Cardiff?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 73.7 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 36.85 quid each (£73.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 24.57 quid per person (£73.7 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 18.43 quid per person (£73.7 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 51.2 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 422.24 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 51.2 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Glenrothes to Cardiff: 73.7 quid.

 

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.55 £ (51.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.03 £ (51.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.78 £ (51.1/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Cardiff

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Glenrothes to Cardiff covers 410.25 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 37 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Cardiff is the second suggested route (410mi, 7h 37min) and costs 71.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Cardiff is the first suggested route (422mi, 7h 14min) and costs 73.7 £.

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 Glenrothes to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 422mi (distance from Glenrothes to Cardiff) and its duration is 7h 14min. The slowest route is 410mi, and its duration is 7h 37min.

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

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes 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.