Route from Luton to Penarth

The distance between Luton and Penarth is 169 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and .

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
169 mi , 3 h
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Route from Luton to Penarth on map



Driving directions from Luton to Penarth

169 mi 3 h
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
70 ft
2.
Turn left onto Buxton Road
399 ft
3.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
386 ft
4.
Turn right onto Wellington Street
398 ft
5.
Turn left onto Dumfries Street
707 ft
6.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (B4540)
284 ft
7.
Turn left onto Windsor Street
418 ft
8.
Turn right onto Castle Street
597 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
378 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
0.3 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1081
34 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1306 ft
14.
Merge right onto New Airport Way (A1081)
942 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: London
0.6 mi
16.
Merge right onto M1
8.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
18.7 mi
20.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
21.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
23.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
25.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
26.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
1.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
298 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
1.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
89 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
888 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rover Way
86 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Rover Way
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ocean Way
167 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Ocean Way
530 ft
35.
Keep left onto Ewart Parkinson Road (A4232)
0.6 mi
36.
Enter Queen's Gate Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Butetown Link (A4232)
297 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Butetown Link (A4232)
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Queen's Gate Tunnel (A4232)
0.4 mi
39.
Continue onto Butetown Link (A4232)
0.7 mi
40.
Make a slight left
707 ft
41.
Keep right at the fork
408 ft
42.
Keep left onto Cogan Spur (A4055)
0.5 mi
43.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
653 ft
44.
Turn right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
608 ft
45.
Continue onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
56 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albert Road
47 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Albert Road
34 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Luton to Penarth with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Luton to Penarth. The journey using petrol will set you back 29.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 14.75 pounds (£29.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 9.83 pounds (£29.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.38 pounds (£29.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Luton and Penarth is approximately 168.87 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 20.5 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (20.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 29.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Luton to Penarth is 29.5 pounds.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Luton to Penarth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.2 £ (20.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.8 £ (20.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.1 £ (20.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Penarth

An alternative route from Luton to the Penarth is 157.85 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Penarth is the second suggested route (158mi, 3h 30min) and costs 27.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Penarth is the first suggested route (169mi, 3h ) and costs 29.5 £.

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 Luton to Penarth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 169mi (distance from Luton to Penarth) and its duration is 3h . The slowest route is 158mi, and its duration is 3h 30min.

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

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton 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.