Route from Blackpool to Aberdare

The distance between Blackpool and Aberdare is 230 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Aberdare, County: Aberdare, Wales
230 mi , 3 h 60 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackpool to Aberdare on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Aberdare

230 mi 3 h 60 min
1.
Head south
65 ft
2.
Turn left
91 ft
3.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
4.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
5.
Turn right onto Beech Avenue
606 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Park Drive
151 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto West Park Drive
0.6 mi
8.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp
185 ft
11.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
692 ft
12.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
13.
Turn right onto Ashworth Road
1008 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5230
24 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A5230
0.4 mi
16.
Go straight onto M55
12.7 mi
17.
Keep right towards M6 South
5.8 mi
18.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
19.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
20.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
22.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
24.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
28.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
43.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
44.
Make a slight left
75 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
47.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
50.
Turn left onto Merthyr Road (B4276)
2.1 mi
51.
Continue onto Llwydcoed Road (B4276)
0.6 mi
52.
Turn right onto Harriet Street (B4276)
338 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4059
62 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
0.4 mi
55.
Turn right onto Meirion Street
1039 ft
56.
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
534 ft
57.
Turn left onto Hirwaun Road (B4275)
788 ft
58.
Continue onto Gadlys Road (B4275)
599 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Blackpool to Aberdare with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Blackpool to Aberdare. The journey using petrol will set you back 40.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 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 20.1 pounds (£40.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 13.4 pounds (£40.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 10.05 pounds (£40.2 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 Blackpool and Aberdare is approximately 230.16 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 27.9 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 (27.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 40.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Blackpool to Aberdare is 40.2 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Blackpool to Aberdare.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.95 £ (27.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.3 £ (27.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.98 £ (27.9/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Aberdare

The second route from Blackpool to the Aberdare is 204.11 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.

The third route from Blackpool to the Aberdare is 197.69 miles and takes 4 hours and 30 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Aberdare is the third suggested route (198mi, 4h 30min) and costs 34.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackpool to Aberdare is the second suggested route (204mi, 4h 5min) and costs 35.6 £.

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Aberdare is the first suggested route (230mi, 3h 60min) and costs 40.2 £.

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 Blackpool to Aberdare?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 230mi (distance from Blackpool to Aberdare) and its duration is 3h 60min. The other route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 5min. The slowest route is 198mi, and its duration is 4h 30min.

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

Where is Blackpool located?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Aberdare?

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.