Bristol – Cardiff distance
41km
Straight-line distance · 25 miles
DirectionW · 274°
Est. time (90 km/h)0 h 27 min
Midpoint51.468, -2.888
In a straight line, Bristol and Cardiff are only 41 km (25 miles) apart, heading W — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Bristol from Cardiff?
In a straight line, the Bristol–Cardiff distance is about 41 km (25 miles), heading W. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cardiff?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Bristol and Cardiff would take about 0 h 27 min; the real time depends mostly on local traffic.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from Bristol
- Bath19 km
- Gloucester52 km
- Swindon58 km
- Swansea95 km
- Bournemouth96 km
- Oxford98 km
- Southampton104 km
- Exeter104 km
Distances from Cardiff
- Swansea55 km
- Bath58 km
- Gloucester78 km
- Exeter88 km
- Swindon97 km
- Bournemouth124 km
- Oxford136 km
- Plymouth139 km