Harlow Cardiff by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Harlow and Cardiff by car is 179 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

How far is Cardiff from Harlow? The driving distance is 179 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Harlow, County: Essex, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
179 mi , 3 h 7 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Harlow to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Harlow to Cardiff

179 mi 3 h 7 min
1.
Head north on Little Grove Field
175 ft
2.
Turn left onto Wedhey
193 ft
3.
Turn right onto Harberts Road
411 ft
4.
Turn right onto Fourth Avenue
689 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fourth Avenue
110 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
721 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fourth Avenue
68 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
792 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
101 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
510 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
183 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Burnt Mill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fifth Avenue (A414)
207 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue (A414)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Eastwick Lodge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
40 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
4.7 mi
17.
Enter Amwell Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stanstead Road (B1502)
425 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanstead Road (B1502)
1.5 mi
19.
Enter Rush Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
89 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Foxholes Roundabout (aka Lancaster Roundabout) and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A414)
226 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A414)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter London Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gascoyne Way (A414)
41 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Gascoyne Way (A414)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
197 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.4 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
94 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
1217 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
117 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
136 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
2.1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hatfield Road (A414)
156 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatfield Road (A414)
0.9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hertford Road (A414)
239 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Hertford Road (A414)
2.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
204 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
971 ft
39.
Enter Jack Olding's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M)
153 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
1.7 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: St Albans
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
599 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.2 mi
44.
Keep left onto North Orbital (A414)
1.7 mi
45.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
455 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
47.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
167 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
53.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
19.6 mi
55.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
56.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
57.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
58.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
60.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
61.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
62.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
63.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
64.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
67.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
68.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
69.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
70.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
71.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Harlow to Cardiff by car?

Embarking on the journey from Harlow to Cardiff, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 31.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 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 15.6 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.4 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.8 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 178.88 miles, the car craves around 21.7 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 (21.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 31.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Harlow to Cardiff is marked by a fuel cost of 31.2 pounds.
 

 

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 Harlow to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.85 £ (21.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.23 £ (21.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.43 £ (21.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Harlow to Cardiff

An alternative route from Harlow to the Cardiff is 180.46 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Harlow to Cardiff is the first suggested route (179mi, 3h 7min) and costs 31.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Harlow to Cardiff is the second suggested route (180mi, 3h 47min) and costs 31.5 £.

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 Harlow to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 179mi (distance from Harlow to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 7min. The slowest route is 180mi, and its duration is 3h 47min.

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Where is Harlow located?

Harlow is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 71 meters above sea level. Harlow has coordinates 51.7677870o,0.0878060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harlow 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.