Route from Stirling to Cardiff

The distance between Stirling and Cardiff is 405 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
405 mi , 6 h 49 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stirling to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Stirling to Cardiff

405 mi 6 h 49 min
1.
Head southeast on Dumbarton Road
7 ft
2.
Turn right onto Port Street
305 ft
3.
Continue onto St Ninians Road
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Newhouse (B8051)
1226 ft
5.
Continue onto Randolph Terrace (B8051)
631 ft
6.
Continue onto Main Street (B8051)
574 ft
7.
Continue onto Borestone Crescent (B8051)
1114 ft
8.
Enter St. Ninians Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Road (A872)
261 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A872)
1.2 mi
10.
Continue straight onto A872
0.5 mi
11.
Enter Bannockburn Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.7 mi
13.
Merge left onto M80
12.4 mi
14.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
15.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
18.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
19.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
21.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
25.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
29.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
33.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
34.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
35.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
36.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
38.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
39.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
40.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
42.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
45.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
46.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
47.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
48.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
49.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Stirling to Cardiff?

The expense of driving from Stirling to Cardiff, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £70.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £35.35 (£70.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £23.57 per passenger (£70.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £17.68 per passenger (£70.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Stirling to Cardiff, approximately 49.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 405.2 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £70.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Stirling to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.55 £ (49.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.37 £ (49.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.28 £ (49.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stirling to Cardiff

An alternative route from Stirling to the Cardiff is 393.21 miles and takes 7 hours and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Stirling to Cardiff is the second suggested route (393mi, 7h 12min) and costs 68.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stirling to Cardiff is the first suggested route (405mi, 6h 49min) and costs 70.7 £.

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 Stirling to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 405mi (distance from Stirling to Cardiff) and its duration is 6h 49min. The slowest route is 393mi, and its duration is 7h 12min.

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

Stirling is located in Stirling county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 26 meters above sea level. Stirling has coordinates 56.1165227o,-3.9369029o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stirling 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.