Route from Aberdare to Caerphilly

The distance between Aberdare and Caerphilly is 16.8 miles. Travel time is 30 minutes.

From: Aberdare, County: Aberdare, Wales
To: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
16.8 mi , 30 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Aberdare to Caerphilly on map



Driving directions from Aberdare to Caerphilly

16.8 mi 30 min
1.
Head southeast on Gadlys Road (B4275)
840 ft
2.
Turn left onto A4233
729 ft
3.
Continue straight onto A4233
439 ft
4.
Turn right onto A4059
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4059
158 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
872 ft
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Keep left onto A4059
238 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4059
110 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
1.1 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4059
177 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
0.3 mi
12.
Turn right onto A4059
1.5 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4059
45 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
4.2 mi
15.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
430 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1018 ft
17.
Enter Fiddlers Elbow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
135 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.2 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
228 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
0.3 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
215 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A472
198 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
123 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
626 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A469
308 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.4 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
81 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A469
125 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1 mi
33.
Enter Coed-y-Brain Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A469
62 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Pwllypant Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
267 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
1 mi
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Aberdare to Caerphilly by car?

Embarking on the journey from Aberdare to Caerphilly, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 2.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 1.45 pounds for each of two passengers, 0.97 pounds for three passengers, and merely 0.73 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 16.81 miles, the car craves around 2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 2.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Aberdare to Caerphilly is marked by a fuel cost of 2.9 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Aberdare to Caerphilly.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1 £ (2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.67 £ (2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.5 £ (2/4) /p.

Diesel cars generally have lower fuel consumption compared to petrol cars for the following reasons:

  1. Higher Energy Density of Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter compared to petrol. This means that for the same volume of fuel, diesel engines can generate more power and travel a greater distance, resulting in lower fuel consumption.

  2. Increased Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engines: Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios compared to petrol engines. This higher compression ratio allows diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. As a result, diesel engines are typically more thermally efficient, translating into lower fuel consumption.

  3. Greater Torque at Lower RPM: Diesel engines tend to produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic allows diesel vehicles to maintain better fuel efficiency, particularly during steady-state cruising, as they require less throttle input to maintain speed.

These factors combined contribute to the generally lower fuel consumption observed in diesel cars compared to their petrol counterparts.

Alternative routes from Aberdare to Caerphilly

An alternative route from Aberdare to the Caerphilly is 19.08 miles and takes 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Aberdare to Caerphilly by car?

The cheapest route from Aberdare to Caerphilly is the first suggested route (16.8mi, 30min) and costs 2.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Aberdare to Caerphilly is the second suggested route (19.1mi, 30min) and costs 3.3 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Aberdare to Caerphilly?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 0ft (distance from Aberdare to Caerphilly) and its duration is . The slowest route is 0ft, and its duration is .

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Aberdare to Caerphilly with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Aberdare located?

Aberdare is located in Aberdare county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Aberdare has coordinates 51.7161540o,-3.4518160o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdare from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.