Route from Scarborough to Cardiff

The distance between Scarborough and Cardiff is 271 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Scarborough, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
271 mi , 4 h 50 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Scarborough to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Scarborough to Cardiff

271 mi 4 h 50 min
1.
Head northwest on St Thomas Street
744 ft
2.
Keep right onto St Thomas Street
121 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Road (B1364)
4 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Road (B1364)
1054 ft
5.
Continue onto Victoria Road (B1364)
911 ft
6.
Turn left onto Northway (A165)
422 ft
7.
Turn right onto Westborough (A64)
1077 ft
8.
Continue onto Falsgrave Road (A64)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Seamer Road Corner (A64)
2.1 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seamer By Pass (A64)
288 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Seamer By Pass (A64)
0.7 mi
12.
Enter Seamer By Pass and take the 2nd exit onto A64
122 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A64
1.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A64
50 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A64
1.4 mi
16.
Enter Staxton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A64)
180 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A64)
1189 ft
18.
Continue onto Malton Road (A64)
0.4 mi
19.
Turn left onto Beverley Gate (B1249)
0.5 mi
20.
Continue onto Staxton Hill (B1249)
5.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
75 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
1.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Front Street (B1249)
1169 ft
24.
Continue onto Driffield Road (B1249)
1.5 mi
25.
Go straight onto Scarborough Road (B1249)
3.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
470 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
301 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Driffield Bypass (A614)
0.9 mi
30.
Enter Kelleythorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A614)
227 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A614)
3.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A614)
125 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A614)
0.8 mi
34.
Continue onto Middleton Road (A614)
2 mi
35.
Continue slightly left onto Front Street (A614)
6.2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Towthorpe Lane (A614)
156 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Towthorpe Lane (A614)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A614
164 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A614
2.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Weighton Road (A614)
203 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Weighton Road (A614)
1.5 mi
42.
Continue onto New Road (A614)
995 ft
43.
Continue left onto Moor End (A614)
7.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boothferry Road (A614)
253 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Boothferry Road (A614)
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boothferry Road (A614)
72 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Boothferry Road (A614)
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A614
19 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A614
0.5 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left
1196 ft
51.
Merge right onto M62
4.8 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
70 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
54.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
55.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
56.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
57.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
58.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
59.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
60.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
61.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
63.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
65.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
69.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
73.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
74.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
75.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
76.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
77.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
78.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
79.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
80.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
81.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
82.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
83.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
85.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
86.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
87.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
88.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
89.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
90.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Scarborough to Cardiff by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 47.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 23.65 quid each (£47.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 15.77 quid (£47.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 11.83 quid (£47.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Scarborough and Cardiff is about 271.17 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 32.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (32.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 47.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Scarborough to Cardiff: 47.3 pounds.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Scarborough to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.4 £ (32.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.93 £ (32.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.2 £ (32.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Scarborough to Cardiff

An alternative route from Scarborough to the Cardiff is 304.44 miles and takes 5 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Scarborough to Cardiff is the first suggested route (271mi, 4h 50min) and costs 47.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Scarborough to Cardiff is the second suggested route (304mi, 5h 16min) and costs 53.2 £.

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 Scarborough to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 271mi (distance from Scarborough to Cardiff) and its duration is 4h 50min. The slowest route is 304mi, and its duration is 5h 16min.

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

Scarborough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level. Scarborough has coordinates 54.2831130o,-0.3997520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Scarborough 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.