Route from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil is 387 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
387 mi , 6 h 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil

387 mi 6 h 44 min
1.
Head north on Killoch Place
53 ft
2.
Make a sharp right
180 ft
3.
Go straight onto Burns Statue Square (A70)
331 ft
4.
Keep left onto Station Bridge (A70)
396 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Castlehill Road (A713)
108 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Castlehill Road (A713)
762 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
8.
Continue straight onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A713
420 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A713
31.5 mi
11.
Turn right onto Main Street (A713)
2.5 mi
12.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
13.
Make a slight right onto A712
378 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto A712
5.2 mi
15.
Turn left onto Castle Douglas Road (A75)
4.7 mi
16.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
128 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
18.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
118 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
128 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
22.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
452 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
24.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
26.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
234 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A75
80 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
20.9 mi
30.
Keep right towards M6: Carlisle
1 mi
31.
Merge right onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
43.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
54.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
60.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
61.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
62.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 67 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 33.5 £ (67/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 22.33 £ (67/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 16.75 £ (67/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (386.63 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 67 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 386.63 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 46.9 liters

Fuel needed = 46.9 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 46.9 liters x 143 pence per liter = 67 £

Fuel cost from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil = 67 £

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.15 £ (42.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.1 £ (42.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.58 £ (42.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil

The most time-consuming route from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil spans a distance of 362.53 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The cheapest route from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (363mi, 6h 51min) and costs 62.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (387mi, 6h 44min) and costs 67 £.

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 Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 387mi (distance from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 6h 44min. The slowest route is 363mi, and its duration is 6h 51min.

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

Where is Ayr located?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.