Route from Cardiff to Pontypridd

The distance between Cardiff and Pontypridd is 12.4 miles. Travel time is 21 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
12.4 mi , 21 min
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Route from Cardiff to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Pontypridd

12.4 mi 21 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
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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)
8 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
13.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
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Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
15.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Cardiff to Pontypridd?

The expense of driving from Cardiff to Pontypridd, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £2.1. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £1.05 (£2.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £0.7 per passenger (£2.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.53 per passenger (£2.1 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Cardiff to Pontypridd, approximately 1.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 12.35 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £2.1 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Cardiff to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.7 £ (1.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.47 £ (1.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.35 £ (1.4/4) /p.

The main reasons diesel cars use less fuel than petrol cars are:

Diesel engines have higher compression ratios than petrol engines, improving thermal efficiency. Diesel engines extract more energy from each fuel unit due to this increased compression ratio, improving thermal efficiency. Diesel automobiles have superior fuel economy than petrol ones.

Diesel engines create more torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Diesel vehicles perform better in steady-state driving, requiring less throttle input to maintain speed. Thus, diesel cars have reduced fuel consumption, especially on highways.

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 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.