How far is it from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane?

The distance between Central, Cardiff and Lisvane is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane?

The drive from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane?

The fastest route from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Lisvane from Central, Cardiff?

Lisvane lies roughly to the north of Central, Cardiff.

Are there charging stations between Central, Cardiff and Lisvane?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Malpas Road, Newport (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 196.

Central, Cardiff Lisvane

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane takes about 20 min via A4161. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 8 mi

1 Depart 1 yd
2 Turn left onto Westgate Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Castle Street 1 mi
4 Continue slightly left onto Kingsway 169 yd
5 Continue straight onto North Road 138 yd
6 Turn right onto Boulevard de Nantes 1 mi
7 Continue slightly left onto Stuttgarter Strasse 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Dumfries Place 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Newport Road 2 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Newport Road 28 yd
11 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Newport Road 1 mi
12 Turn slightly left 1 mi
13 Turn straight onto Southern Way 1 mi

14 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
15 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto Eastern Avenue 1 mi
17 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout straight onto Pentwyn Road 64 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Pentwyn Road 1 mi
20 Continue right onto Pentwyn Road 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Croescadarn Road 1 mi
22 Continue left onto Heol Glandulais 1 mi
23 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Heol Glandulais 1 mi
24 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Heol Glandulais 1 mi
25 Continue slightly left onto St Mellons Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto St. Mellons Road 1 mi
27 Turn right onto Church Road 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Heol y Delyn 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Rowan Way 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Larch Grove 108 yd
31 Turn left onto The Coppins 87 yd
32 Arrive straight onto The Coppins

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The return trip from Lisvane to Central, Cardiff covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

196 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 kW
Croescadarn Road, CardiffCroescadarn Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HE250 kW
Malpas Road, NewportMalpas Road, Newport, Wales, NP20 6NF150 kW
Sainsbury's, NewportSainsbury's, Newport, NP20 5NJ150 kW
Afon Ebbw Road, NewportAfon Ebbw Road, Newport, Wales, NP10 9HZ120 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Lisvane → Llanedeyrn4 mi · 15 min Lisvane → Birchgrove, Cardiff4 mi · 15 min Lisvane → Berllan-gollen4 mi · 10 min Lisvane → Cyncoed4 mi · 10 min Lisvane → Whitchurch, Cardiff4 mi · 15 min Lisvane → Michaelston-y-Fedw7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane?: The distance between Central, Cardiff and Lisvane is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane?: The drive from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane?: The fastest route from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Lisvane from Central, Cardiff?: Lisvane lies roughly to the north of Central, Cardiff.
Are there charging stations between Central, Cardiff and Lisvane?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Central, Cardiff to Lisvane, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Malpas Road, Newport (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 196.

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