Penarth Colwyn Bay by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Penarth and Colwyn Bay by car is 186 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

How far is Colwyn Bay from Penarth? The driving distance is 186 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
186 mi , 3 h 45 min
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Route from Penarth to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Colwyn Bay

186 mi 3 h 45 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
4 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.3 mi
28.
Keep left at the fork
249 ft
29.
Go straight onto Malpas Road (A4051)
1.5 mi
30.
Enter Woodlands roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
287 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1054 ft
32.
Make a slight left
337 ft
33.
Merge right onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
34.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
574 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
7.2 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A40
395 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
50.
Keep left onto A465
22 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Belmont Road (A465)
208 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Belmont Road (A465)
1.1 mi
53.
Merge right onto Victoria Street (A49)
0.6 mi
54.
Enter Edgar Street Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Edgar Street (A49)
55 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Edgar Street (A49)
0.5 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Newtown Road (A49)
3 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Newtown Road (A49)
1236 ft
58.
Make a slight right onto Holmer Road (A49)
0.6 mi
59.
Enter Holmer Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
93 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
7.6 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
108 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
3 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
269 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
0.8 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
150 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
10.1 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
117 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
0.9 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
149 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
1.4 mi
71.
Continue onto Bromfield Road (A49)
6.5 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
70 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
12.3 mi
74.
Continue onto A49
5.9 mi
75.
Enter Bayston Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards North Wales
125 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout towards North Wales
2 mi
77.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
221 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.9 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
206 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1 mi
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
135 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
4.2 mi
83.
Enter Felton Butler Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
205 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
2.8 mi
85.
Enter Wolfshead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
148 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
6.2 mi
87.
Enter Mile End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
208 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.3 mi
89.
Enter Whittington Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
132 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.9 mi
91.
Enter Five Crosses and take the 2nd exit onto A5
125 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
2.5 mi
93.
Enter Gledrid Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5
267 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
2.2 mi
95.
Enter Halton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A483
198 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto A483
16.4 mi
97.
Enter Posthouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A55: Conwy
49 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout towards A55: Conwy
0.3 mi
99.
Merge right onto North Wales Expressway (A55)
1.7 mi
100.
Continue onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
35.7 mi
101.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
102.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
103.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
104.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
105.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
106.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
107.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Penarth to Colwyn Bay by car?

Embarking on the journey from Penarth to Colwyn Bay, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 32.5 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 16.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.83 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.13 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 186.22 miles, the car craves around 22.6 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 (22.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 32.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Penarth to Colwyn Bay is marked by a fuel cost of 32.5 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Penarth to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.25 £ (22.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.5 £ (22.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.63 £ (22.5/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Colwyn Bay

The second route from Penarth to the Colwyn Bay is 192.41 miles and takes 3 hours and 52 minutes.

The third route from Penarth to the Colwyn Bay is 189.23 miles and takes 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Penarth to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cheapest route from Penarth to Colwyn Bay is the first suggested route (186mi, 3h 45min) and costs 32.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Penarth to Colwyn Bay is the third suggested route (189mi, 3h 49min) and costs 33 £.

The most expensive route from Penarth to Colwyn Bay is the second suggested route (192mi, 3h 52min) and costs 33.6 £.

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 Colwyn Bay?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 186mi (distance from Penarth to Colwyn Bay) and its duration is 3h 45min. The other route is 189mi, and its duration is 3h 49min. The slowest route is 192mi, and its duration is 3h 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Penarth to Colwyn Bay by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Penarth to Colwyn Bay. It provides driving directions from Penarth to Colwyn Bay, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Penarth - Colwyn Bay route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.