Route from Ashford to Pontypridd

The distance between Ashford and Pontypridd is 213 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
213 mi , 3 h 39 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Pontypridd

213 mi 3 h 39 min
1.
Head northeast on Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
2.
Continue onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
349 ft
3.
Turn left onto Park Street
500 ft
4.
Continue slightly right
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
115 ft
6.
Continue right onto New Street (A292)
725 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chart Road (A292)
52 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Chart Road (A292)
775 ft
9.
Turn right onto A292
259 ft
10.
Turn left onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
436 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 1st exit
21 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M20
24.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards Gatwick
10 mi
17.
Merge right onto M25
35.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
23.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
24.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
25.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
26.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
37.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
38.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
40.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
42.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
43.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Ashford to Pontypridd?

The expense of driving from Ashford to Pontypridd using petrol amounts to £36.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £18.4 (£36.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £12.27 per person (£36.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £9.2 per person (£36.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 25.8 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £36.8 for the trip from Ashford to Pontypridd.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.65 £ (23.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.77 £ (23.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.83 £ (23.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Pontypridd

The second route from Ashford to the Pontypridd is 246.74 miles and takes 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Pontypridd by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (213mi, 3h 39min) and costs 36.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (247mi, 5h 11min) and costs 42.8 £.

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 Ashford to Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 213mi (distance from Ashford to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 39min. The slowest route is 247mi, and its duration is 5h 11min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ashford to Pontypridd by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ashford to Pontypridd. It provides driving directions from Ashford to Pontypridd, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ashford - Pontypridd 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 Ashford to Pontypridd with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Ashford located?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.