Route from Melton to Caerphilly

The distance between Melton and Caerphilly is 178 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
178 mi , 3 h 6 min
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Route from Melton to Caerphilly on map



Driving directions from Melton to Caerphilly

178 mi 3 h 6 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.5 mi
2.
Turn right
0.7 mi
3.
Turn right
1.2 mi
4.
Make a slight right
297 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Thorpe Side
398 ft
6.
Continue onto Church Street
595 ft
7.
Turn right onto King Street
532 ft
8.
Continue slightly left onto Melton Road
1 mi
9.
Make a sharp left onto Landyke Lane
1.4 mi
10.
Turn right onto Stone Penn Lane
126 ft
11.
Turn left
2.6 mi
12.
Continue onto Six Hills Lane
3.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto Six Hills Lane
925 ft
14.
Merge right onto A46
6.1 mi
15.
Enter Hobby Horse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A46
352 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
6.8 mi
17.
Continue towards M1: London
3.2 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M69: Birmingham
1094 ft
19.
Keep right towards A5460: Fosse Park
373 ft
20.
Merge right onto A5460
51 ft
21.
Keep right onto A5460
738 ft
22.
Keep left onto M69
15.5 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.8 mi
24.
Keep right at the fork
1041 ft
25.
Merge right onto M6
11.4 mi
26.
Keep left onto M6
0.7 mi
27.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A446: Lichfield
0.3 mi
28.
Keep right towards M42 South: Birmingham
11.2 mi
29.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
30.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
31.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
33.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
35.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
39.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
43.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
44.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
45.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
46.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
48.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
2.8 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left
701 ft
50.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
508 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
52.
Keep left onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
150 ft
53.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nantgarw Road
443 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road
1075 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
112 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
57.
Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
286 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Melton to Caerphilly with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Melton to Caerphilly. The journey using petrol will set you back 31 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 15.5 pounds (£31 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.33 pounds (£31 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.75 pounds (£31 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 Melton and Caerphilly is approximately 177.58 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 21.5 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 (21.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 31 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Melton to Caerphilly is 31 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Melton to Caerphilly.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.75 £ (21.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.17 £ (21.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.38 £ (21.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Melton to Caerphilly

The second route from Melton to the Caerphilly is 172.04 miles and takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.

The third route from Melton to the Caerphilly is 167.75 miles and takes 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Melton to Caerphilly by car?

The cheapest route from Melton to Caerphilly is the third suggested route (168mi, 3h 34min) and costs 29.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Melton to Caerphilly is the second suggested route (172mi, 3h 7min) and costs 30 £.

The most expensive route from Melton to Caerphilly is the first suggested route (178mi, 3h 6min) and costs 31 £.

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 Melton to Caerphilly?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Melton to Caerphilly) and its duration is 3h 6min. The other route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 7min. The slowest route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 34min.

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

Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.