Route from Plymouth to Cardiff

The distance between Plymouth and Cardiff is 150 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
150 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from Plymouth to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Cardiff

150 mi 2 h 39 min
1.
Head northeast on North Cross
185 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto North Road East
307 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on North Road East
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto North Hill (B3250)
870 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Alexandra Road (B3214)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Lipson Vale (B3214)
728 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
22 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
511 ft
10.
Go straight onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
636 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
154 ft
13.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.4 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
224 ft
15.
Merge right onto Devon Expressway (A38)
35 mi
16.
Merge left onto Devon Expressway (A38)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
75 mi
18.
Keep left towards M49: South Wales
5.4 mi
19.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M4 West: South Wales
50 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards M4 West: South Wales
1054 ft
21.
Continue towards M4 West: South Wales
467 ft
22.
Merge right onto Prince of Wales Bridge (M4)
20.5 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
24.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
25.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
26.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
27.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
28.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
31.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
32.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
33.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
34.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
35.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Plymouth to Cardiff by car?

Driving from Plymouth to Cardiff costs £26 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £13 (£26 split by 2). With three friends, it's £8.67 each (£26 divided by 3), and with four, it's £6.5 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 18.1 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £26 Plymouth-Cardiff fare.

In all, the travel costs £26 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

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 Plymouth to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.2 £ (16.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.47 £ (16.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.1 £ (16.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Plymouth to Cardiff

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Plymouth to Cardiff covers 228.16 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 53 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Plymouth to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Plymouth to Cardiff is the first suggested route (150mi, 2h 39min) and costs 26 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Plymouth to Cardiff is the second suggested route (228mi, 4h 53min) and costs 39.6 £.

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 Plymouth to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 150mi (distance from Plymouth to Cardiff) and its duration is 2h 39min. The slowest route is 228mi, and its duration is 4h 53min.

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

Where is Plymouth located?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.