How far is it from Adamsdown to Risca?

The distance between Adamsdown and Risca is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Adamsdown to Risca?

The drive from Adamsdown to Risca takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Adamsdown to Risca?

The fastest route from Adamsdown to Risca covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Risca from Adamsdown?

Risca lies roughly to the north of Adamsdown.

Are there charging stations between Adamsdown and Risca?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Adamsdown to Risca, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Newport Road, Magor (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 223.

Adamsdown Risca

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Adamsdown to Risca takes about 25 min via A48. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 15 mi

1 Depart onto Moira Terrace 36 yd
2 Keep slightly right onto Moira Terrace 26 yd
3 Turn right onto Fitzalan Place 1 mi
4 Turn right 2 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Newport Road 28 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Newport Road 1 mi
7 Turn slightly left 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Southern Way 1 mi
9 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
10 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto Eastern Avenue 5 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Turn left 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left onto Forge Road 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 57 yd
18 Keep slightly left 3 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left 58 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly left 108 yd
22 Exit roundabout straight 89 yd
23 At roundabout, take exit right 1 mi
24 At roundabout, take exit left onto Commercial Street 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Tredegar Street 1 mi
26 Arrive onto Tredegar Street

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The return trip from Risca to Adamsdown covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

223 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 kW
Newport Road, MagorNewport Road, Magor, Cymru / Wales, NP26 3DG350 kW
Coldra Woods Drive, NewportColdra Woods Drive, Newport, Cymru / Wales, NP18 1HQ250 kW
Croescadarn Road, CardiffCroescadarn Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HE250 kW
Malpas Road, NewportMalpas Road, Newport, Wales, NP20 6NF150 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Risca → Celynen5 mi · 15 min Risca → The Village, Newport12 mi · 25 min Risca → Cardiff International Airport (CWL)30 mi · 45 min Risca → High Cross, Newport4 mi · 10 min Risca → Draethen4 mi · 15 min Risca → Trecceln6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Adamsdown to Risca?: The distance between Adamsdown and Risca is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Adamsdown to Risca?: The drive from Adamsdown to Risca takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Adamsdown to Risca?: The fastest route from Adamsdown to Risca covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Risca from Adamsdown?: Risca lies roughly to the north of Adamsdown.
Are there charging stations between Adamsdown and Risca?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Adamsdown to Risca, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Newport Road, Magor (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 223.

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