Route from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Bathgate and Merthyr Tydfil is 384 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
384 mi , 6 h 35 min
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Route from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil

384 mi 6 h 35 min
1.
Head north on Mansefield Street
657 ft
2.
Turn left onto Waverley Street
842 ft
3.
Turn left onto A800
697 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Menzies Road
81 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Menzies Road
1154 ft
6.
Turn right onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
268 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
9.
Continue straight onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Boghead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A706
596 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A706
1.1 mi
12.
Enter Whitdale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Armadale Road (A706)
92 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Armadale Road (A706)
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Manse Road (A706)
694 ft
15.
Continue onto Longridge Road (A706)
1235 ft
16.
Continue straight onto Longridge Road (A706)
6.4 mi
17.
Turn left onto B7016
327 ft
18.
Turn right onto B7016
5.7 mi
19.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
20.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
21.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
22.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
24.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
25.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
26.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
27.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
29.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
30.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
31.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
36.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
37.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
38.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
39.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
41.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
43.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
47.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
58.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
64.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
65.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
66.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £67. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £33.5 (£67/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £22.33 per person (£67/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £16.75 per person (£67/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 384.06 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 384.06 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 46.6 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 46.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £67.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil amounts to £67.

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.25 £ (46.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.5 £ (46.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.63 £ (46.5/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Bathgate to the Merthyr Tydfil is 359.96 miles and takes 6 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (360mi, 6h 42min) and costs 62.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (384mi, 6h 35min) 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 Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 384mi (distance from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 6h 35min. The slowest route is 360mi, and its duration is 6h 42min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil. It provides driving directions from Bathgate to Merthyr Tydfil, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bathgate - 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 Bathgate 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 Bathgate located?

Bathgate is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Bathgate has coordinates 55.9024000o,-3.6431180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bathgate 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.