Route from Llanelli to Cardiff

The distance between Llanelli and Cardiff is 54.7 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

From: Llanelli, County: Llanelli, Wales
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
54.7 mi , 1 h 6 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Llanelli to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Llanelli to Cardiff

54.7 mi 1 h 6 min
1.
Head east on Murray Street (A4214)
41 ft
2.
Turn right onto A4214
514 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Upper Robinson Street (A4214)
79 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Robinson Street (A4214)
470 ft
5.
Turn left onto A4214
362 ft
6.
Turn right onto Stepney Place (A4214)
957 ft
7.
Enter Swansea Castle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A484
215 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A484
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A484
180 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A484
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Trostre Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4138
68 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
0.7 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
184 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Industrial Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
150 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Penprys Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
138 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
1.1 mi
19.
Enter Trosserch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
215 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
1.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
43.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Northern Avenue
0.5 mi
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Northern Avenue
1.1 mi
26.
Continue onto Manor Way (A470)
0.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Merthyr Road (A470)
582 ft
28.
Keep right onto North Road (A470)
460 ft
29.
Keep right onto North Road (A470)
1.1 mi
30.
Continue straight to stay on North Road (A470)
0.8 mi
31.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Llanelli to Cardiff by car?

Embarking on the journey from Llanelli to Cardiff, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 9.5 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 4.75 pounds for each of two passengers, 3.17 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.38 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 54.67 miles, the car craves around 6.6 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 (6.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 9.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Llanelli to Cardiff is marked by a fuel cost of 9.5 pounds.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Llanelli to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3 £ (6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2 £ (6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.5 £ (6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Llanelli to Cardiff

The second route from Llanelli to the Cardiff is 64.6 miles and takes 1 hour and 19 minutes.

The third route from Llanelli to the Cardiff is 56.51 miles and takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Llanelli to Cardiff is the first suggested route (54.7mi, 1h 6min) and costs 9.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Llanelli to Cardiff is the third suggested route (56.5mi, 1h 27min) and costs 9.8 £.

The most expensive route from Llanelli to Cardiff is the second suggested route (65mi, 1h 19min) and costs 11.2 £.

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 Llanelli to Cardiff?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 54.7mi (distance from Llanelli to Cardiff) and its duration is 1h 6min. The other route is 65mi, and its duration is 1h 19min. The slowest route is 56.5mi, and its duration is 1h 27min.

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

Llanelli is located in Llanelli county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Llanelli has coordinates 51.6808860o,-4.1602480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Llanelli 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.