Route from Manchester to Cardiff

The distance between Manchester and Cardiff is 187 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
187 mi , 3 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Manchester to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Manchester to Cardiff

187 mi 3 h 23 min
1.
Head south on Brown Street
121 ft
2.
Turn left onto Chancery Lane
143 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Concert Lane
271 ft
4.
Turn right onto York Street
356 ft
5.
Continue onto New York Street
591 ft
6.
Turn right onto Portland Street (A5103)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Chepstow Street
526 ft
8.
Continue onto Great Bridgewater Street
827 ft
9.
Turn left onto Albion Street (A5103)
680 ft
10.
Continue onto Medlock Street (A5103)
1214 ft
11.
Turn right onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Princess Parkway (A5103)
7.2 mi
13.
Keep left towards Birmingham
1.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
22.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
26.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
30.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
31.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
32.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
33.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
35.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
36.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
37.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
39.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
42.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
43.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
44.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
45.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
46.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Manchester to Cardiff by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £32.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £16.35 (£32.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.9 (£32.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £8.18 (£32.7/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 187.44 miles, this computation entails multiplying 187.44 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 22.7 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 22.7 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £32.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Manchester to Cardiff stands at £32.7.

 

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 Manchester to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.35 £ (22.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.57 £ (22.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.68 £ (22.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Manchester to Cardiff

The slowest route from Manchester to the Cardiff is 177.3 miles and takes 3 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Manchester to Cardiff is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 56min) and costs 30.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Manchester to Cardiff is the first suggested route (187mi, 3h 23min) and costs 32.7 £.

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 Manchester to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 187mi (distance from Manchester to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 23min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 56min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester 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.