Route from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil is 106 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
106 mi , 1 h 59 min
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Route from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil

106 mi 1 h 59 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit
54 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
269 ft
10.
Continue straight
499 ft
11.
Merge right onto St Chads Queensway (A38)
43 ft
12.
Keep right onto Queensway (A38)
0.3 mi
13.
Make a slight left to stay on Great Charles Street Queensway
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto B4135
842 ft
15.
Keep left onto Parade
545 ft
16.
Go straight onto Sandpits (B4135)
825 ft
17.
Continue onto Summer Hill Road (B4135)
1049 ft
18.
Enter Spring Hill and take the 2nd exit onto Spring Hill (A457)
143 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Hill (A457)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Dudley Road (A457)
0.5 mi
21.
Make a slight left onto City Road (A4040)
1.2 mi
22.
Turn right onto Sandon Road (A4040)
741 ft
23.
Turn left onto Barnsley Road (A4040)
720 ft
24.
Turn right onto Hagley Road (A456)
1.5 mi
25.
Enter Holly Bush Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hagley Road West (A456)
148 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Hagley Road West (A456)
1302 ft
27.
Continue onto Quinton Expressway (A456)
0.7 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Quinton Expressway (A456)
107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Quinton Expressway (A456)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Quinton Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M5: London
311 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout towards M5: London
1305 ft
32.
Merge right onto M5
30.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
36.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
40.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
51.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
57.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
58.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
59.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey using petrol will set you back 18.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 9.2 pounds (£18.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 6.13 pounds (£18.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 4.6 pounds (£18.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil is approximately 106.08 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 12.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (12.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 18.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is 18.4 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.8 £ (11.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.87 £ (11.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.9 £ (11.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Birmingham to the Merthyr Tydfil is 97.36 miles and takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (97mi, 2h 20min) and costs 16.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (106mi, 1h 59min) and costs 18.4 £.

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 Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 106mi (distance from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 1h 59min. The slowest route is 97mi, and its duration is 2h 20min.

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

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham 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.