Penarth Barrow-in-Furness by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Penarth and Barrow-in-Furness by car is 279 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

How far is Barrow-in-Furness from Penarth? The driving distance is 279 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Barrow-in-Furness, County: Cumbria, England
279 mi , 4 h 55 min
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Route from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness

279 mi 4 h 55 min
1.
Head southwest on Albert Road
34 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
155 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
34 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
501 ft
7.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
510 ft
8.
Keep right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
144 ft
9.
Turn right onto A4055
0.6 mi
10.
Make a slight right
278 ft
11.
Make a slight left
1004 ft
12.
Go straight onto Butetown Link (A4232)
1.4 mi
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
417 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4234
211 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
0.8 mi
16.
Turn right onto Adam Street (A4160)
661 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Fitzalan Place (A4160)
1021 ft
18.
Turn right onto A4161
1.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
83 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
732 ft
21.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
22.
Go straight onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Llanedeyrn Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A48: Newport
714 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Newport
5 mi
25.
Keep left onto A48(M)
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M4
8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
28.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
29.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
30.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
44.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
54.8 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
1008 ft
49.
Keep left towards A590: Barrow
394 ft
50.
Merge right towards South Lakes
3.2 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards A590: Barrow
925 ft
52.
Enter Brettargh Holt Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Barrow
26 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards Barrow
0.4 mi
54.
Continue onto A590
5.5 mi
55.
Enter Meathop Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
564 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
5.7 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
40 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
4.9 mi
59.
Enter Greenodd Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
102 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
2.9 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
76 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
0.5 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road (A590)
130 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto County Road (A590)
1.7 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A590: Barrow
189 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Barrow
2 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
193 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
117 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Park Road
21 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road
0.7 mi
73.
Make a slight right onto Breast Mill Beck Road
0.5 mi
74.
Turn right onto Abbey Road
1.9 mi
75.
Turn left onto Rawlinson Street
0.6 mi
76.
Turn right
92 ft
77.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £48.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £24.35 each (£48.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £16.23 a head (£48.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £12.18 per person (£48.7 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 33.8 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £48.7 total comes from for the trip from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.9 £ (33.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.27 £ (33.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.45 £ (33.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness

The most time-consuming route from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness spans a distance of 263.76 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness by car?

The cheapest route from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness is the second suggested route (264mi, 5h 18min) and costs 46.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness is the first suggested route (279mi, 4h 55min) and costs 48.7 £.

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 Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 279mi (distance from Penarth to Barrow-in-Furness) and its duration is 4h 55min. The slowest route is 264mi, and its duration is 5h 18min.

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Where is Penarth located?

Penarth is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Penarth has coordinates 51.4387980o,-3.1735070o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Penarth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barrow-in-Furness?

Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Barrow-in-Furness has coordinates 54.1089670o,-3.2188940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barrow-in-Furness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.