Route from Ipswich to Cardiff

The distance between Ipswich and Cardiff is 239 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
239 mi , 4 h 5 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ipswich to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Cardiff

239 mi 4 h 5 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Handford Road (A1071)
24 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto London Road (A1071)
2.1 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto A1214
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A12
524 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
51.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
9.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
11.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
12.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
13.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
14.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
18.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
19.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
20.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
21.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
22.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
25.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
26.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
27.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
28.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
29.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Ipswich to Cardiff by car?

Embarking on the journey from Ipswich to Cardiff, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 41.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 20.75 pounds for each of two passengers, 13.83 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.38 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 239.16 miles, the car craves around 29 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 (29 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 41.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Ipswich to Cardiff is marked by a fuel cost of 41.5 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

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

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Cardiff

The second route from Ipswich to the Cardiff is 254.67 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Ipswich to the Cardiff is 238.59 miles and takes 4 hours and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Cardiff is the third suggested route (239mi, 4h 39min) and costs 41.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ipswich to Cardiff is the first suggested route (239mi, 4h 5min) and costs 41.5 £.

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Cardiff is the second suggested route (255mi, 4h 22min) and costs 44.1 £.

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 Ipswich to Cardiff?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 239mi (distance from Ipswich to Cardiff) and its duration is 4h 5min. The other route is 255mi, and its duration is 4h 22min. The slowest route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 39min.

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

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich 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.