Route from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Blackwood and Merthyr Tydfil is 16.6 miles. Travel time is 25 minutes.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
16.6 mi , 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil

16.6 mi 25 min
1.
Head north on High Street (B4251)
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto High Street (B4251)
613 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4048)
205 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4048)
1.3 mi
5.
Go straight onto New Road (A4048)
969 ft
6.
Continue onto Newport Road (A4048)
4.3 mi
7.
Continue onto New Road (A4048)
0.9 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
187 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.8 mi
10.
Continue straight onto A4048
0.7 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
117 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
1048 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
131 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Ashvale Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
162 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Crown Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
225 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
550 ft
19.
Enter Tredegar Roundabout and take the 1st exit
19 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
24.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
30.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
31.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
32.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil?

The expense of driving from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £2.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £1.45 (£2.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £0.97 per passenger (£2.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.73 per passenger (£2.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil, approximately 2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 16.58 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £2.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.9 £ (1.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.6 £ (1.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.45 £ (1.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Blackwood to the Merthyr Tydfil is 17.05 miles and takes 27 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (16.6mi, 25min) and costs 2.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (17mi, 27min) and costs 3 £.

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 Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 16.6mi (distance from Blackwood to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 25min. The slowest route is 17mi, and its duration is 27min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Blackwood 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 Blackwood located?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood 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.