Route from Livingston to Penarth

The distance between Livingston and Penarth is 391 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
391 mi , 6 h 48 min
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Route from Livingston to Penarth on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Penarth

391 mi 6 h 48 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Ladywell East Road
611 ft
5.
Continue onto Ladywell West Road
0.4 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ladywell West Road
56 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Ladywell West Road
924 ft
8.
Enter Newyearfield Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alderstone Road
21 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alderstone Road
59 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
0.8 mi
12.
Enter Campus Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alderstone Road
142 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
1138 ft
14.
Enter Almondvale Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Alderstone Road
274 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
935 ft
16.
Enter Adambrae Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alderstone Road
147 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
337 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brucefield Park North
78 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Brucefield Park North
644 ft
22.
Turn right onto Brucefield Park West
0.4 mi
23.
Continue straight
7.5 mi
24.
Continue onto Auchengray Road
0.6 mi
25.
Make a slight right
3.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto Carnwath Road (B7016)
2.3 mi
27.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
28.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
30.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
32.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
33.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
34.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
35.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
37.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
38.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
39.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
44.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
45.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
46.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
47.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
49.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
51.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
55.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
59.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
60.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
61.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
62.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
64.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
65.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
1.3 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
298 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
1.5 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
89 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
888 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
86 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
0.3 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ocean Way
167 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Ocean Way
530 ft
74.
Keep left onto Ewart Parkinson Road (A4232)
0.6 mi
75.
Enter Queen's Gate Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Butetown Link (A4232)
297 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Butetown Link (A4232)
0.3 mi
77.
Continue onto Queen's Gate Tunnel (A4232)
0.4 mi
78.
Continue onto Butetown Link (A4232)
0.7 mi
79.
Make a slight left
707 ft
80.
Keep right at the fork
408 ft
81.
Keep left onto Cogan Spur (A4055)
0.5 mi
82.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
653 ft
83.
Turn right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
608 ft
84.
Continue onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
85.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
56 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
87.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albert Road
47 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto Albert Road
34 ft
89.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Livingston to Penarth?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 68.3 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 34.15 quid each (£68.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 22.77 quid per person (£68.3 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 17.08 quid per person (£68.3 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 47.4 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 391.2 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 47.4 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 Livingston to Penarth: 68.3 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Penarth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.7 £ (47.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.8 £ (47.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.85 £ (47.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Penarth

The most time-consuming route from Livingston to Penarth spans a distance of 379.21 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Livingston to Penarth by car?

The cheapest route from Livingston to Penarth is the second suggested route (379mi, 7h 11min) and costs 66.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Penarth is the first suggested route (391mi, 6h 48min) and costs 68.3 £.

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 Livingston to Penarth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 391mi (distance from Livingston to Penarth) and its duration is 6h 48min. The slowest route is 379mi, and its duration is 7h 11min.

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

Where is Livingston located?

Livingston is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. Livingston has coordinates 55.9007080o,-3.5180680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Livingston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Penarth?

Penarth is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Penarth has coordinates 51.4387980o,-3.1735070o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Penarth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.