Route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cardiff is 315 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Newcastle upon Tyne, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
315 mi , 5 h 21 min
Tolls: Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff

315 mi 5 h 21 min
1.
Head northwest
60 ft
2.
Turn left onto St Thomas Terrace
302 ft
3.
Turn left onto Leazes Lane
381 ft
4.
Keep right onto Terrace Place
416 ft
5.
Turn left
573 ft
6.
Turn right onto St. Andrews Street
363 ft
7.
Turn right onto Gallowgate (B1311)
309 ft
8.
Turn left onto St James' Boulevard (A189)
1.3 mi
9.
Continue onto A184
1 mi
10.
Keep left onto A1
539 ft
11.
Keep right onto A1
87 mi
12.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
15.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M18
50.6 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
18.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
19.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
20.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
21.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
22.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
23.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
24.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
25.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
37.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
38.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
39.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
40.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
42.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
43.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
44.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
45.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
46.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
49.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
50.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
51.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
52.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
53.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £54.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 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 £27.3 (£54.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £18.2 (£54.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £13.65 (£54.6/4).

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 314.8 miles, this computation entails multiplying 314.8 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 38.2 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 38.2 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £54.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff stands at £54.6.

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.


Diesel cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.25 £ (34.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.5 £ (34.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.63 £ (34.5/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff

The second route from Newcastle upon Tyne to the Cardiff is 335.2 miles and takes 5 hours and 42 minutes.


Which is the cheapest route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff is the first suggested route (315mi, 5h 21min) and costs 54.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff is the second suggested route (335mi, 5h 42min) and costs 58.1 £.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 315mi (distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff) and its duration is 5h 21min. The slowest route is 335mi, and its duration is 5h 42min.

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Where is Newcastle upon Tyne located?

Newcastle upon Tyne is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Newcastle upon Tyne has coordinates 54.9782520o,-1.6177800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newcastle upon Tyne 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.