Route from Solihull to Caerphilly

The distance between Solihull and Caerphilly is 116 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
116 mi , 2 h 3 min
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Route from Solihull to Caerphilly on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Caerphilly

116 mi 2 h 3 min
1.
Head southeast on Manor Square
215 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Square
148 ft
3.
Continue onto New Road
504 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on New Road
1199 ft
5.
Turn right onto Warwick Road (B4102)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
36 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
8.
Merge right onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
843 ft
9.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 3rd exit
818 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
5 mi
12.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
13.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
14.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
16.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
18.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
22.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
26.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
27.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
28.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
29.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
31.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
2.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
701 ft
33.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
508 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
35.
Keep left onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
150 ft
36.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nantgarw Road
443 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road
1075 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
112 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
40.
Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
286 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Solihull to Caerphilly?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 20.3 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 10.15 quid each (£20.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 6.77 quid per person (£20.3 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 5.08 quid per person (£20.3 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 14.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 116.2 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 14.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Solihull to Caerphilly: 20.3 quid.

 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Solihull to Caerphilly.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.05 £ (14.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.7 £ (14.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.53 £ (14.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Caerphilly

An alternative route from Solihull to the Caerphilly is 107.04 miles and takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Caerphilly is the second suggested route (107mi, 2h 28min) and costs 18.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Caerphilly is the first suggested route (116mi, 2h 3min) and costs 20.3 £.

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 Solihull to Caerphilly?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 116mi (distance from Solihull to Caerphilly) and its duration is 2h 3min. The slowest route is 107mi, and its duration is 2h 28min.

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

Where is Solihull located?

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull 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.