Caerphilly Merthyr Tydfil by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil by car is 17.8 miles. The driving time is 26 minutes.

How far is Merthyr Tydfil from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 17.8 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
17.8 mi , 26 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil

17.8 mi 26 min
1.
Head north on Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
1 mi
2.
Enter Pwllypant Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A469
222 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.4 mi
4.
Enter Coed-y-Brain Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
135 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
140 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
114 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.4 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
19 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
665 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
226 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
127 ft
14.
Turn left onto A472
0.6 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
88 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
164 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Mafon Road (A472)
210 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Mafon Road (A472)
1.2 mi
21.
Enter Fiddlers Elbow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
116 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
988 ft
23.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A470
649 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
25.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
183 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
192 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
385 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 3.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 1.55 quid each (£3.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 1.03 quid (£3.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 0.78 quid (£3.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil is about 17.83 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 2.2 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (2.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 3.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil: 3.1 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.1 £ (2.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.73 £ (2.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.55 £ (2.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil

An alternative route from Caerphilly to the Merthyr Tydfil is 20.08 miles and takes 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (17.8mi, 26min) and costs 3.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (20.1mi, 26min) and costs 3.5 £.

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 Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 17.8mi (distance from Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 26min. The slowest route is 20.1mi, and its duration is 26min.

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

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly 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.