Merton Cardiff by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merton and Cardiff by car is 153 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

How far is Cardiff from Merton? The driving distance is 153 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
153 mi , 2 h 46 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merton to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Merton to Cardiff

153 mi 2 h 46 min
1.
Head southwest on Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
2.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
3.
Turn left onto Kingston Road (A238)
1019 ft
4.
Go straight towards Morden
1.1 mi
5.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A298)
129 ft
6.
Take the ramp on the right onto A298
345 ft
7.
Merge right onto Beverley Way (A3)
1228 ft
8.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise South (A3)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Hook Underpass (A3)
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right onto A3
7.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1018 ft
14.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
860 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
6.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
20.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
21.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
22.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
23.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
24.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
35.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
36.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
38.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
39.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
40.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
42.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
45.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
46.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
47.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
48.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
49.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Merton to Cardiff by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 26.6 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £13.3 (equivalent to 26.6/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 8.87 pounds (26.6/3) per passenger.
6.65 pounds (26.6/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(152.52 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 26.6 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)18.5 litres are consumed (152.52 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 18.5 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 18.5 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 26.6 pounds

26.6 pounds for fuel to get from Merton to Cardiff
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Merton to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.25 £ (18.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.17 £ (18.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.63 £ (18.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Cardiff

An alternative route from Merton to the Cardiff is 182.98 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merton to Cardiff is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 46min) and costs 26.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merton to Cardiff is the second suggested route (183mi, 3h 48min) and costs 31.9 £.

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 Merton to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Merton to Cardiff) and its duration is 2h 46min. The slowest route is 183mi, and its duration is 3h 48min.

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Where is Merton located?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton 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.