Middlesbrough Cardiff by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff by car is 283 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

How far is Cardiff from Middlesbrough? The driving distance is 283 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Middlesbrough, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
283 mi , 4 h 47 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Middlesbrough to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Middlesbrough to Cardiff

283 mi 4 h 47 min
1.
Head south on Albert Road
518 ft
2.
Turn right onto Borough Road
1149 ft
3.
Continue right onto Hartington Road (B1272)
0.3 mi
4.
Take the ramp on the left
1.2 mi
5.
Take the ramp on the left towards A19: The South
603 ft
6.
Keep left towards A19: The South
0.4 mi
7.
Keep right onto A19
23.7 mi
8.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
9.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
10.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
12.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
14.
Merge right onto M18
50.6 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
16.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
17.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
19.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
20.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
21.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
22.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
23.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
27.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
31.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
35.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
36.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
37.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
38.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
40.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
41.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
42.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
43.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
44.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
47.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
48.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
49.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
50.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
51.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Middlesbrough to Cardiff by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 49.4 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 24.7 quid each (£49.4 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 16.47 quid (£49.4 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 12.35 quid (£49.4 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is about 282.74 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 34.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (34.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 49.4 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Middlesbrough to Cardiff: 49.4 pounds.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Middlesbrough to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.1 £ (34.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.4 £ (34.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.55 £ (34.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Middlesbrough to Cardiff

The slowest route from Middlesbrough to the Cardiff is 303.14 miles and takes 5 hours and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is the first suggested route (283mi, 4h 47min) and costs 49.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is the second suggested route (303mi, 5h 7min) and costs 52.9 £.

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 Middlesbrough to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 283mi (distance from Middlesbrough to Cardiff) and its duration is 4h 47min. The slowest route is 303mi, and its duration is 5h 7min.

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

Middlesbrough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Middlesbrough has coordinates 54.5742270o,-1.2349560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Middlesbrough 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.