Aberdare Merton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Aberdare and Merton by car is 172 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

How far is Merton from Aberdare? The driving distance is 172 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Aberdare, County: Aberdare, Wales
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
172 mi , 3 h 7 min
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Route from Aberdare to Merton on map



Driving directions from Aberdare to Merton

172 mi 3 h 7 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
7.
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 3rd exit onto A470
717 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
9.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
18.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
20.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
25.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
26.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
27.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
41.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
42.
Merge right onto M25
6.3 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
44.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
34 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.4 mi
46.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
47.
Continue onto Cobham Bypass (A3)
3.3 mi
48.
Continue onto Esher Bypass (A3)
3.5 mi
49.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.9 mi
50.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise North (A3)
0.4 mi
51.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
646 ft
53.
Take the ramp on the left towards Wimbledon
609 ft
54.
Go straight onto Bushey Road (A298)
1.2 mi
55.
Continue towards Merton Park
1022 ft
56.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
57.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Aberdare to Merton?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £30. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £15 each (£30 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10 a head (£30 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.5 per person (£30 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 20.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £30 total comes from for the trip from Aberdare to Merton.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Aberdare to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.4 £ (20.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.93 £ (20.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.2 £ (20.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Aberdare to Merton

The most time-consuming route from Aberdare to Merton spans a distance of 190.16 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Aberdare to Merton is the first suggested route (172mi, 3h 7min) and costs 30 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Aberdare to Merton is the second suggested route (190mi, 3h 50min) and costs 33.2 £.

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 Merton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 172mi (distance from Aberdare to Merton) and its duration is 3h 7min. The slowest route is 190mi, and its duration is 3h 50min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Aberdare to Merton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Aberdare to Merton. It provides driving directions from Aberdare to Merton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Aberdare - Merton route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Aberdare to Merton 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 Merton?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.