Route from Penarth to Bracknell Forest

The distance between Penarth and Bracknell Forest is 124 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Bracknell Forest, County: Berkshire, England
124 mi , 2 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Penarth to Bracknell Forest on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Bracknell Forest

124 mi 2 h 14 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
13.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
29.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
30.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
31.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
32.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Twin Bridges Roundabout (A329)
29 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Twin Bridges Roundabout (A329)
392 ft
37.
Make a slight right to stay on Twin Bridges Roundabout (A329)
157 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto Skimped Hill Lane (A329)
1213 ft
39.
Enter Skimped Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
268 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
136 ft
41.
Turn left
116 ft
42.
Make a slight left
96 ft
43.
Turn left
127 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Penarth to Bracknell Forest?

The expense of driving from Penarth to Bracknell Forest, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £21.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £10.8 (£21.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.2 per passenger (£21.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.4 per passenger (£21.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Penarth to Bracknell Forest, approximately 15 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 123.87 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £21.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Penarth to Bracknell Forest.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.5 £ (15/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5 £ (15/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.75 £ (15/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Bracknell Forest

The slowest route from Penarth to the Bracknell Forest is 154.99 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Penarth to Bracknell Forest by car?

The cheapest route from Penarth to Bracknell Forest is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 14min) and costs 21.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Penarth to Bracknell Forest is the second suggested route (155mi, 3h 21min) and costs 27.1 £.

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 Penarth to Bracknell Forest?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Penarth to Bracknell Forest) and its duration is 2h 14min. The slowest route is 155mi, and its duration is 3h 21min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Penarth to Bracknell Forest by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Penarth to Bracknell Forest. It provides driving directions from Penarth to Bracknell Forest, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Penarth - Bracknell Forest 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 Penarth to Bracknell Forest with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Bracknell Forest?

Bracknell Forest is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Bracknell Forest has coordinates 51.4153828o,-0.7536495o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bracknell Forest from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.