Route from Bolton to Pontypridd

The distance between Bolton and Pontypridd is 205 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

From: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
205 mi , 3 h 30 min
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Route from Bolton to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Bolton to Pontypridd

205 mi 3 h 30 min
1.
Head northwest on Back Mawdsley Street
76 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Mawdsley Street
296 ft
3.
Turn right onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
315 ft
4.
Turn left onto Newport Street (B6204)
887 ft
5.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Street (A579)
669 ft
6.
Continue onto Bridgeman Place (A579)
788 ft
7.
Continue onto Bradford Street (A579)
366 ft
8.
Turn right onto A666
1214 ft
9.
Merge right onto St. Peter's Way (A666)
2.3 mi
10.
Continue towards M60
2.2 mi
11.
Keep right towards M60: Manchester Airport
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left onto M60
2.4 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
14.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
16.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
23.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
27.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
32.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
33.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
34.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
36.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
38.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
39.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bolton to Pontypridd?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 35.8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 17.9 quid each (£35.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 11.93 quid per person (£35.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 8.95 quid per person (£35.8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 24.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 205.2 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 24.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Bolton to Pontypridd: 35.8 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Bolton to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.4 £ (24.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.27 £ (24.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.2 £ (24.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bolton to Pontypridd

The second route from Bolton to the Pontypridd is 184.05 miles and takes 3 hours and 40 minutes.

The third route from Bolton to the Pontypridd is 178.14 miles and takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bolton to Pontypridd by car?

The cheapest route from Bolton to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (178mi, 3h 55min) and costs 31.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bolton to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (184mi, 3h 40min) and costs 32.1 £.

The most expensive route from Bolton to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (205mi, 3h 30min) and costs 35.8 £.

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 Bolton to Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 205mi (distance from Bolton to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 30min. The other route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 40min. The slowest route is 178mi, and its duration is 3h 55min.

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

Where is Bolton located?

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.