Route from Cambridge to Pontypool

The distance between Cambridge and Pontypool is 188 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
188 mi , 3 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Pontypool

188 mi 3 h 16 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Make a slight right onto A1134
237 ft
9.
Keep right onto A1134
487 ft
10.
Keep left onto Milton Road (A1134)
852 ft
11.
Turn left onto Gilbert Road
0.7 mi
12.
Turn right onto Histon Road (B1049)
0.6 mi
13.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (B1049)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Histon Interchange and take the 1st exit
23 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto A14
1.3 mi
17.
Keep right onto A14
15.2 mi
18.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
19.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
0.7 mi
21.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A446: Lichfield
0.3 mi
22.
Keep right towards M42 South: Birmingham
11.2 mi
23.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
24.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
25.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
37.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
39.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
40.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
47.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
48.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
51.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
52.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
53.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Cambridge to Pontypool by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 32.7 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 16.35 quid each (£32.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 10.9 quid (£32.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 8.18 quid (£32.7 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 Cambridge and Pontypool is about 187.58 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 22.7 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 (22.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 32.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Cambridge to Pontypool: 32.7 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.35 £ (22.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.57 £ (22.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.68 £ (22.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Pontypool

The second route from Cambridge to the Pontypool is 179.96 miles and takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.

The third route from Cambridge to the Pontypool is 169.97 miles and takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Pontypool by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Pontypool is the third suggested route (170mi, 3h 29min) and costs 29.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cambridge to Pontypool is the second suggested route (180mi, 3h 19min) and costs 31.4 £.

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Pontypool is the first suggested route (188mi, 3h 16min) and costs 32.7 £.

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 Cambridge to Pontypool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 188mi (distance from Cambridge to Pontypool) and its duration is 3h 16min. The other route is 180mi, and its duration is 3h 19min. The slowest route is 170mi, and its duration is 3h 29min.

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

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypool?

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.