Route from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Cheltenham and Merthyr Tydfil is 67 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

From: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
67 mi , 1 h 25 min
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Route from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil

67 mi 1 h 25 min
1.
Head northeast on Royal Well Road
269 ft
2.
Turn right onto Crescent Terrace
177 ft
3.
Turn right onto Promenade
660 ft
4.
Keep left onto Promenade
953 ft
5.
Continue onto Montpellier Walk (A4015)
750 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
126 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
8.
Keep right at the fork
264 ft
9.
Continue slightly left onto Lansdown Road (A40)
0.6 mi
10.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter Benhall Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gloucester Road (A40)
69 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Arle Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
250 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
4.1 mi
15.
Enter Gateway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
71 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.9 mi
17.
Enter Longford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
198 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.2 mi
19.
Enter Over Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
162 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.5 mi
21.
Enter Highnam Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
294 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
5 mi
23.
Turn left onto Longhope Road (A4136)
3.6 mi
24.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A4136)
0.3 mi
25.
Continue left onto New Road (A4136)
7.2 mi
26.
Continue onto Lower Lane (A4136)
5.5 mi
27.
Continue onto A466
810 ft
28.
Turn left onto A40
6.3 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
36.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
42.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
43.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
44.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £11.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £5.8 each (£11.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £3.87 a head (£11.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £2.9 per person (£11.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 8.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £11.6 total comes from for the trip from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil.
 

 

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 Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.05 £ (8.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.7 £ (8.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.03 £ (8.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Cheltenham to the Merthyr Tydfil is 88.32 miles and takes 1 hour and 35 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (67mi, 1h 25min) and costs 11.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (88mi, 1h 35min) and costs 15.4 £.

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 Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 67mi (distance from Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 1h 25min. The slowest route is 88mi, and its duration is 1h 35min.

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

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham 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.