Route from Motherwell to Cardiff

The distance between Motherwell and Cardiff is 379 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
379 mi , 6 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Motherwell to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Cardiff

379 mi 6 h 21 min
1.
Head south
58 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
640 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
71 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
48 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
98 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
9.
Turn left onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1239 ft
10.
Take the ramp onto M74
771 ft
11.
Keep left onto M74
24.7 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
13.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
14.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
15.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
16.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
20.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
24.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
28.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
29.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
30.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
31.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
33.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
34.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
35.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
36.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
37.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
40.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
41.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
42.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
43.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
44.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Motherwell to Cardiff by car?

Embarking on the journey from Motherwell to Cardiff, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 66.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 33.05 pounds for each of two passengers, 22.03 pounds for three passengers, and merely 16.53 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 378.82 miles, the car craves around 45.9 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (45.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 66.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Motherwell to Cardiff is marked by a fuel cost of 66.1 pounds.
 

 

A lot of things can have a big effect on how much petrol a car uses, but the most common ones are: 

 

  • Driving Habits: Aggressive driving habits like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping and starting often can use a lot more petrol. 
     
  • Maintenance on Your Vehicle: Regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups are all parts of good maintenance that keep your car running at its best. If you don't do upkeep, your car may use more petrol and be less efficient with it. 
     
  • Car Type: Some of the things that affect how much fuel a car uses are its make and model, its engine size, its weight, its aerodynamics, and its fuel economy rating. 
     
  • Conditions of the Road: Things like traffic jams, bad roads, changes in elevation, and the weather can all affect how much petrol you use. It takes more petrol to drive stop-and-go in heavy traffic or uphill than to drive steadily on a highway on flat ground. 
     
  • Importance of Fuel Quality: The octane number and additives in the fuel can affect how well it works. Fuels of lower quality may make engines less efficient and cause them to use more fuel. 
     
  • Route: The path you take can change how much petrol you use. It is possible to use less petrol by choosing roads with slower speed limits, less traffic, and fewer stops. 
     
  • Cargo: Having extra weight in the car, like big cargo or roof racks, makes the aerodynamic drag higher and needs more fuel to keep the speed constant, which means higher fuel use.

Diesel cost from Motherwell to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 45.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.95 £ (45.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.3 £ (45.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.48 £ (45.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Motherwell to Cardiff

The most time-consuming route from Motherwell to Cardiff spans a distance of 366.83 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Motherwell to Cardiff is the second suggested route (367mi, 6h 44min) and costs 64 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Motherwell to Cardiff is the first suggested route (379mi, 6h 21min) and costs 66.1 £.

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 Motherwell to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 379mi (distance from Motherwell to Cardiff) and its duration is 6h 21min. The slowest route is 367mi, and its duration is 6h 44min.

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

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell 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.