Route from Preston to Caerphilly

The distance between Preston and Caerphilly is 214 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
214 mi , 3 h 42 min
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Route from Preston to Caerphilly on map



Driving directions from Preston to Caerphilly

214 mi 3 h 42 min
1.
Head west
86 ft
2.
Turn right
49 ft
3.
Turn right
604 ft
4.
Turn left
51 ft
5.
Turn left onto North Street
101 ft
6.
Turn left onto Walker Street
800 ft
7.
Turn left onto Lancaster Road
404 ft
8.
Turn right onto Melling Street
372 ft
9.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
498 ft
10.
Keep left at the fork
389 ft
11.
Merge left onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
12.
Continue onto Stanley Street (A59)
834 ft
13.
Keep right onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
14.
Go straight onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
15.
Continue onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
216 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
187 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
20.
Keep right at the fork
287 ft
21.
Keep left onto A6
734 ft
22.
Continue onto M65
0.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1052 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
26.
Merge right onto M6
84 mi
27.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
28.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
32.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
36.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
40.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
41.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
42.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
43.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
45.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
2.8 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left
701 ft
47.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
508 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
49.
Keep left onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
150 ft
50.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nantgarw Road
443 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road
1075 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
112 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
54.
Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
286 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Preston to Caerphilly?

Well, using petrol, it's £37.1. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £18.55 for the trip (£37.1 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £12.37 each (£37.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £9.28 each (£37.1 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 26 liters of fuel. And that's where the £37.1 comes from for the trip from Preston to Caerphilly.

 

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 Preston to Caerphilly.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.75 £ (23.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.83 £ (23.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.88 £ (23.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Caerphilly

The second route from Preston to the Caerphilly is 189.43 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Caerphilly is 197.6 miles and takes 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Caerphilly by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to Caerphilly is the second suggested route (189mi, 3h 57min) and costs 32.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Caerphilly is the third suggested route (198mi, 4h 19min) and costs 34.2 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Caerphilly is the first suggested route (214mi, 3h 42min) and costs 37.1 £.

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 Preston to Caerphilly?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 214mi (distance from Preston to Caerphilly) and its duration is 3h 42min. The other route is 189mi, and its duration is 3h 57min. The slowest route is 198mi, and its duration is 4h 19min.

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

Preston is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Preston has coordinates 53.7632010o,-2.7030900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Preston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.