Route from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston

The distance between Penarth and Oadby and Wigston is 153 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Oadby and Wigston, County: Leicestershire, England
153 mi , 2 h 47 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston

153 mi 2 h 47 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
22 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
44.
Keep left towards The NORTH
11.2 mi
45.
Take exit 7A on the left towards M6: London
0.9 mi
46.
Merge right onto M6
12.5 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
48.
Keep left onto M69
15.8 mi
49.
Merge right onto A5460
541 ft
50.
Keep left onto A5460
1029 ft
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards A563: Leicester
1180 ft
52.
Keep left towards A563
460 ft
53.
Merge right onto Lubbesthorpe Way (A563)
0.4 mi
54.
Enter Everard's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Soar Valley Way (A563)
120 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Soar Valley Way (A563)
1.1 mi
56.
Continue onto Glenhills Way (A563)
629 ft
57.
Turn right onto Sturdee Road
0.9 mi
58.
Turn right onto Saffron Road (B5366)
0.8 mi
59.
Turn left onto St Thomas Road (B582)
233 ft
60.
Continue onto Blaby Road (B582)
0.3 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Blaby Road (B582)
141 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Blaby Road (B582)
0.7 mi
63.
Continue onto Bushloe End (B582)
0.4 mi
64.
Continue onto Newton Lane
0.3 mi
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £26.8. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £13.4 (£26.8/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £8.93 per person (£26.8/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £6.7 per person (£26.8/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 153.48 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 153.48 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 18.6 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 18.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £26.8.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston amounts to £26.8.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston

The second route from Penarth to the Oadby and Wigston is 148.05 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

The third route from Penarth to the Oadby and Wigston is 145.89 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston by car?

The cheapest route from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston is the third suggested route (146mi, 3h 12min) and costs 25.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston is the second suggested route (148mi, 2h 49min) and costs 25.8 £.

The most expensive route from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 47min) and costs 26.8 £.

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 Oadby and Wigston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Penarth to Oadby and Wigston) and its duration is 2h 47min. The other route is 148mi, and its duration is 2h 49min. The slowest route is 146mi, and its duration is 3h 12min.

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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 Oadby and Wigston?

Oadby and Wigston is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level. Oadby and Wigston has coordinates 52.5801686o,-1.0966272o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oadby and Wigston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.