Route from Reading to Barry

The distance between Reading and Barry is 122 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Barry, County: , Wales
122 mi , 2 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Barry on map



Driving directions from Reading to Barry

122 mi 2 h 14 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Castle Street (A4155)
399 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street (A4155)
504 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (A4155)
0.7 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
65 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
2.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
139 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Theale Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4
954 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
72 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
35.6 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A4232
3.1 mi
16.
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Culverhouse Cross Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
565 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
98 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.3 mi
21.
Continue straight onto Port Road (A4050)
0.6 mi
22.
Continue straight onto Port Road (A4050)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
94 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.8 mi
25.
Turn right onto Port Road (A4050)
1.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road West (A4226)
273 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road West (A4226)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Waycock Cross and take the 1st exit onto Pontypridd Road (B4266)
20 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Pontypridd Road (B4266)
86 ft
30.
Turn left to stay on Pontypridd Road (B4266)
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Park Crescent (A4050)
80 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Crescent (A4050)
240 ft
33.
Turn left onto Romilly Road
928 ft
34.
Turn left onto Porthkerry Road
302 ft
35.
Turn left to stay on Porthkerry Road
154 ft
36.
Make a slight right onto Queen Street
616 ft
37.
Turn right onto Island Road
357 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Barry by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £21.3. 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 £10.65 (£21.3/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £7.1 per person (£21.3/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £5.33 per person (£21.3/4).

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 122.26 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 122.26 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 14.8 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 14.8 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £21.3.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Reading to Barry amounts to £21.3.

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Barry.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.4 £ (14.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.93 £ (14.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.7 £ (14.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Barry

The second route from Reading to the Barry is 132.09 miles and takes 2 hours and 34 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Barry is 148.01 miles and takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Barry by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Barry is the first suggested route (122mi, 2h 14min) and costs 21.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Barry is the second suggested route (132mi, 2h 34min) and costs 23.1 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Barry is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 17min) and costs 25.8 £.

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 Reading to Barry?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 122mi (distance from Reading to Barry) and its duration is 2h 14min. The other route is 132mi, and its duration is 2h 34min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 17min.

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

Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barry?

Barry is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Barry has coordinates 51.3997529o,-3.2825859o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barry from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.