Poole Cardiff by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Poole and Cardiff by car is 112 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

How far is Cardiff from Poole? The driving distance is 112 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Poole, County: Dorset, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
112 mi , 2 h 26 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Poole to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Poole to Cardiff

112 mi 2 h 26 min
1.
Head northwest on New Orchard
354 ft
2.
Turn right onto Marston Road
430 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Quay Road (A350)
1003 ft
4.
Go straight onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Holes Bay Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
120 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Holes Bay North Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Upton Bypass (A350)
13 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Upton Bypass (A350)
1.5 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A350: Blandford
1150 ft
10.
Enter Upton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Blandford Road North (A350)
708 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Blandford Road North (A350)
1.6 mi
12.
Continue onto Poole Road (A350)
1.9 mi
13.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Poole Road (A350)
327 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road (A350)
0.4 mi
15.
Continue onto Blandford Road (A350)
3.4 mi
16.
Continue onto Bournemouth Road (A350)
2 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Blandford Bypass (A354)
158 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Blandford Bypass (A354)
0.7 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Blandford Bypass (A354)
83 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Blandford Bypass (A354)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Blandford Bypass (A350)
83 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Blandford Bypass (A350)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Higher Shaftesbury Road
141 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Higher Shaftesbury Road
2.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Boyne's Lane
4.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Spread Eagle Hill
0.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Melbury Street
0.3 mi
28.
Continue right onto Dinah's Hollow
0.7 mi
29.
Continue onto B3081
1.1 mi
30.
Turn left onto Salisbury Road (A30)
675 ft
31.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Christy's Lane (A30)
575 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
33.
Continue straight onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.4 mi
34.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
390 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
36.
Continue onto Littledown (A350)
813 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
162 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout
49 ft
39.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
681 ft
40.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
13 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A36
67 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
43.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
158 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A36)
71 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A36)
4.6 mi
47.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
300 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
49.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
163 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
9.6 mi
51.
Turn right onto Down Lane
1307 ft
52.
Turn right onto High Street
1018 ft
53.
Make a slight left onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
54.
Continue onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
55.
Turn left onto London Road West
0.4 mi
56.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A46: Stroud
401 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout towards A46: Stroud
953 ft
58.
Merge right onto A46
4.1 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
71 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
61.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M4: S. Wales
62 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout towards M4: S. Wales
12.3 mi
63.
Keep right onto M4
24.6 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
65.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
66.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
67.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
68.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
69.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
72.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
73.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
74.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
75.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
76.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
77.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Poole to Cardiff by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Poole to Cardiff is £19.5 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £9.75 for the journey (£19.5 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £6.5 (£19.5 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £4.88 (£19.5 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 13.5 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £19.5 fare for the journey from Poole to Cardiff.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £19.5, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Poole to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.75 £ (13.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.5 £ (13.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.38 £ (13.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Poole to Cardiff

The most time-consuming route from Poole to Cardiff spans a distance of 157.46 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Poole to Cardiff is the first suggested route (112mi, 2h 26min) and costs 19.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Poole to Cardiff is the second suggested route (157mi, 3h 38min) and costs 27.5 £.

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 Poole to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 112mi (distance from Poole to Cardiff) and its duration is 2h 26min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 38min.

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Where is Poole located?

Poole is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Poole has coordinates 50.7150500o,-1.9872480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Poole 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.