A44

A44 is a road designation used in multiple national road networks. The most prominent usage is in the United Kingdom, where the A44 is a major trunk road that connects Oxford in the east with Aberystwyth on the west coast of Wales.

In the UK, the A44 runs roughly west-northwest across England and into Wales, passing through or near counties such as Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Powys, and Ceredigion. The route serves as a cross-country link between the English Midlands and western Wales, connecting with several other major routes and motorways along its length. The road comprises a mix of single- and dual-carriageway sections, with bypasses around some towns and rural stretches that accommodate relatively high speeds in suitable conditions. Traffic patterns vary from urban to rural, and sections have undergone upgrades over the years to improve safety and capacity.

Beyond the United Kingdom, the designation A44 is used in other countries as well, where it designates different roads that are not connected to the UK route. In these cases, the length, purpose, and standard of the A44 road can vary significantly according to national road classifications. The shared alphanumeric naming reflects local road-network conventions rather than a single, continuous route.

Overall, A44 commonly denotes a significant cross-country route within a national road system, with the most widely recognized example located in the UK.