Route from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil is 25 miles. Travel time is 34 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
25 mi , 34 min
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Route from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

25 mi 34 min
1.
Head southwest on Kingsway (A4161)
436 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Duke Street (A4161)
311 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Kingsway (A4161)
394 ft
4.
Make a slight right onto Kingsway
405 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto Greyfriars Road
847 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Place
282 ft
7.
Turn left onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
8.
Turn right onto North Road (A470)
1.9 mi
9.
Keep left onto Merthyr Road (A470)
650 ft
10.
Go straight onto Manor Way (A470)
0.8 mi
11.
Continue onto Northern Avenue (A470)
12.3 mi
12.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
336 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
14.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
183 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
192 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
385 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
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You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The journey from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil by car comes with a price tag of £4.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £2.15 for the trip (£4.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £1.43 each (£4.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £1.08 each (£4.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £4.3 comes from for the trip from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £4.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.35 £ (2.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.9 £ (2.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.68 £ (2.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil spans a distance of 27.65 miles and requires a travel time of 41 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (25mi, 34min) and costs 4.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (27.6mi, 41min) and costs 4.8 £.

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 Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 25mi (distance from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 34min. The slowest route is 27.6mi, and its duration is 41min.

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

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff 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.