How far is it from Central, Cardiff to Roath?

The distance between Central, Cardiff and Roath is 2 mi by road.

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

The drive from Central, Cardiff to Roath takes approximately 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Central, Cardiff to Roath covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Roath from Central, Cardiff?

Roath lies roughly to the north-east of Central, Cardiff.

Are there charging stations between Central, Cardiff and Roath?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Central, Cardiff to Roath, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Afon Ebbw Road, Newport (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 139.

Central, Cardiff Roath

Distance: 2 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Central, Cardiff to Roath takes about 10 min via A4161. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 2 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 1 mi
10 Turn left onto City Road 76 yd
11 Turn right onto Oxford Lane 108 yd
12 Turn left onto Oxford Street 149 yd
13 Turn slightly right 14 yd
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Roath to Central, Cardiff covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

139 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 kW
Croescadarn Road, CardiffCroescadarn Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HE250 kW
Afon Ebbw Road, NewportAfon Ebbw Road, Newport, Wales, NP10 9HZ120 kW
Valegate Retail Park, CardiffValegate Retail Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 6EH120 kW
Rogerstone, NewportRogerstone, Newport, NP10 9NA100 kW

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Roath → Michaelston-super-Ely9 mi · 15 min Roath → Caerau Park12 mi · 25 min Roath → Swanbridge8 mi · 20 min Roath → Saint Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan10 mi · 20 min Roath → Aberbargoed19 mi · 40 min Roath → Kendon22 mi · 35 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 Central, Cardiff to Roath?: The distance between Central, Cardiff and Roath is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Central, Cardiff to Roath?: The drive from Central, Cardiff to Roath takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Central, Cardiff to Roath?: The fastest route from Central, Cardiff to Roath covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Roath from Central, Cardiff?: Roath lies roughly to the north-east of Central, Cardiff.
Are there charging stations between Central, Cardiff and Roath?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Central, Cardiff to Roath, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Afon Ebbw Road, Newport (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 139.

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