Route from Penarth to Braintree

The distance between Penarth and Braintree is 211 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
211 mi , 3 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Penarth to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Braintree

211 mi 3 h 40 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
111 mi
28.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
29.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
30.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
31.
Keep right onto M25
27.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (N): Cambridge
0.5 mi
33.
Keep left towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
34.
Merge right onto M11
13.4 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards A120(W)|A120(W)
0.4 mi
36.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
1098 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
38.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
45.
Make a slight left
48 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Penarth to Braintree by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 36.8 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 18.4 quid each (£36.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 12.27 quid (£36.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 9.2 quid (£36.8 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 Penarth and Braintree is about 211.05 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 25.6 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 (25.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 36.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Penarth to Braintree: 36.8 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Penarth to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.8 £ (25.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.53 £ (25.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.4 £ (25.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Braintree

The second route from Penarth to the Braintree is 211.59 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Penarth to Braintree by car?

The cheapest route from Penarth to Braintree is the first suggested route (211mi, 3h 40min) and costs 36.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Penarth to Braintree is the second suggested route (212mi, 4h 24min) and costs 36.9 £.

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 Penarth to Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 211mi (distance from Penarth to Braintree) and its duration is 3h 40min. The slowest route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.