Route from Rotherham to Cardiff

The distance between Rotherham and Cardiff is 195 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Rotherham, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
195 mi , 3 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Rotherham to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Rotherham to Cardiff

195 mi 3 h 21 min
1.
Head east on College Road Roundabout (A630)
448 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Centenary Way (A630)
0.6 mi
3.
Enter Ickles Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Centenary Way (A630)
157 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Centenary Way (A630)
1.1 mi
5.
Enter Canklow Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
84 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter Rotherway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rotherway
460 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotherway
0.4 mi
9.
Enter Catcliffe Roundabout and take the 1st exit
88 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
45.3 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
13.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
14.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
16.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
17.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
18.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
19.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
20.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
22.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
24.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
28.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
32.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
33.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
34.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
35.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
37.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
38.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
39.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
40.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
41.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
44.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
45.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
46.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
47.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
48.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Rotherham to Cardiff by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Rotherham to Cardiff is £34.1 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 £17.05 for the journey (£34.1 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £11.37 (£34.1 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £8.53 (£34.1 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 23.7 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £34.1 fare for the journey from Rotherham to Cardiff.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £34.1, 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.
 

 

The fuel economy is highly sensitive to the state of the vehicle. In this way:

The effectiveness of the engine's fuel combustion and its overall consumption are both improved with regular engine maintenance. Maintaining your engine with routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups will keep it running at its best.

Problems with the fuel system, including blocked injectors or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, can cause petrololine to burn improperly and increase consumption. Preventing such problems requires regular maintenance and rapid repairs.

Problems with tires: When the tires are worn down or not inflated properly, the vehicle has to use more energy (and fuel) to go forward because of the increased rolling resistance. You may enhance your fuel efficiency by changing worn-out tires and keeping them properly inflated.

Aerodynamics: If the body of the vehicle is dented or has panels that aren't flush with the body, airflow will be disrupted and aerodynamic drag will increase, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The best aerodynamic performance is possible with a well-maintained vehicle body.

Diesel cost from Rotherham to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.85 £ (23.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.9 £ (23.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.93 £ (23.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rotherham to Cardiff

The second route from Rotherham to the Cardiff is 195.01 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Rotherham to the Cardiff is 187.28 miles and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rotherham to Cardiff is the third suggested route (187mi, 4h 10min) and costs 32.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rotherham to Cardiff is the second suggested route (195mi, 3h 23min) and costs 34 £.

The most expensive route from Rotherham to Cardiff is the first suggested route (195mi, 3h 21min) and costs 34.1 £.

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 Rotherham to Cardiff?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 195mi (distance from Rotherham to Cardiff) and its duration is 3h 21min. The other route is 195mi, and its duration is 3h 23min. The slowest route is 187mi, and its duration is 4h 10min.

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

Rotherham is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Rotherham has coordinates 53.4326035o,-1.3635009o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rotherham 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.