How far is it from Machen to Draethen?

The distance between Machen and Draethen is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Machen to Draethen?

The drive from Machen to Draethen takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Machen to Draethen?

The fastest route from Machen to Draethen covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Draethen from Machen?

Draethen lies roughly to the south-east of Machen.

Are there charging stations between Machen and Draethen?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Machen to Draethen, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 184.

Machen Draethen

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Machen to Draethen takes about 5 min via A468. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 2 mi

1 Depart right onto Commercial Road 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Chatham 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Caerphilly Road 1 mi
4 Turn right 1 mi
5 Turn right 12 yd
6 Turn right onto Rhyd-y-Gwern Lane 2 yd
7 Arrive onto Rhyd-y-Gwern Lane

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The return trip from Draethen to Machen covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

184 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 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
Sainsbury's, NewportSainsbury's, Newport, NP20 5NJ150 kW

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Draethen → Birchgrove, Cardiff12 mi · 25 min Draethen → Senghenydd9 mi · 30 min Draethen → Ridgeway, Newport6 mi · 20 min Draethen → Watford Park7 mi · 20 min Draethen → Marshes9 mi · 20 min Draethen → Tongwynlais12 mi · 25 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 Machen to Draethen?: The distance between Machen and Draethen is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Machen to Draethen?: The drive from Machen to Draethen takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Machen to Draethen?: The fastest route from Machen to Draethen covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Draethen from Machen?: Draethen lies roughly to the south-east of Machen.
Are there charging stations between Machen and Draethen?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Machen to Draethen, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 184.

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