Route from Stafford to Cardiff
The distance between Stafford and Cardiff is 130 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Driving directions from Stafford to Cardiff
What's the cost of a drive from Stafford to Cardiff?
The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £22.5. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £11.25 each (£22.5 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £7.5 a head (£22.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £5.63 per person (£22.5 divided by 4).
Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 15.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £22.5 total comes from for the trip from Stafford to Cardiff.
Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:
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Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.
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Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.
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Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.
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Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.
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Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.
Diesel cost from Stafford to Cardiff.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.1 £ (14.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.73 £ (14.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.55 £ (14.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Stafford to Cardiff
The most time-consuming route from Stafford to Cardiff spans a distance of 124.53 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 54 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Stafford to Cardiff by car?
The cheapest route from Stafford to Cardiff is the second suggested route (125mi, 2h 54min) and costs 21.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Stafford to Cardiff is the first suggested route (130mi, 2h 21min) and costs 22.5 £.
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 Stafford to Cardiff?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 130mi (distance from Stafford to Cardiff) and its duration is 2h 21min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 2h 54min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Stafford to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Stafford to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Stafford to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Stafford - 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 Stafford 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 Stafford located?
Stafford is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Stafford has coordinates 52.8066930o,-2.1206600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stafford 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.
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