Route from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Bolsover and Merthyr Tydfil is 177 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Bolsover, County: Derbyshire, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
177 mi , 3 h 2 min
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Route from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil

177 mi 3 h 2 min
1.
Head northwest on Oxcroft Lane
124 ft
2.
Turn right onto Longlands
369 ft
3.
Turn right onto Welbeck Road
962 ft
4.
Turn left onto A632
37 ft
5.
Turn left onto Moor Lane
806 ft
6.
Turn right onto Portland Avenue
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Mansfield Road
1 mi
8.
Turn right
690 ft
9.
Turn right onto Main Street
753 ft
10.
Continue onto Rylah Hill
0.8 mi
11.
Continue onto Church Lane
0.7 mi
12.
Merge right onto A617
20 ft
13.
Keep right onto A617
324 ft
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The South
28.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
16.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
17.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
19.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
20.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
21.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
22.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
23.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
27.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
31.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
42.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
48.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
49.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
50.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £30.9. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £15.45 (£30.9/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.3 (£30.9/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.73 (£30.9/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 177.12 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 177.12 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 21.5 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 21.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £30.9.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil amounts to £30.9.

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.7 £ (21.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.13 £ (21.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.35 £ (21.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Bolsover to the Merthyr Tydfil is 181.92 miles and takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.

The third route from Bolsover to the Merthyr Tydfil is 163.03 miles and takes 3 hours and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (163mi, 3h 38min) and costs 28.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (177mi, 3h 2min) and costs 30.9 £.

The most expensive route from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (182mi, 3h 19min) and costs 31.8 £.

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 Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 177mi (distance from Bolsover to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 3h 2min. The other route is 182mi, and its duration is 3h 19min. The slowest route is 163mi, and its duration is 3h 38min.

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

Bolsover is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 170 meters above sea level. Bolsover has coordinates 53.2310440o,-1.2897209o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolsover 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.