Route from Colchester to Pontypridd

The distance between Colchester and Pontypridd is 231 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
231 mi , 3 h 52 min
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Route from Colchester to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Pontypridd

231 mi 3 h 52 min
1.
Head east
60 ft
2.
Turn right onto Rotary Way
413 ft
3.
Turn right
304 ft
4.
Turn left onto Westway (A134)
731 ft
5.
Enter Middleborough Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Westway (A134)
585 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 1st exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
37 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
155 ft
9.
Continue straight to stay on Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.1 mi
10.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
380 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
36.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
13.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
15.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
17.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
18.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
19.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
20.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
22.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
24.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
25.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
26.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Pontypridd?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 40 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 20 £ (40/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 13.33 £ (40/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 10 £ (40/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (230.74 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 40 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 230.74 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 28 liters

Fuel needed = 28 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 28 liters x 143 pence per liter = 40 £

Fuel cost from Colchester to Pontypridd = 40 £

 

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 Colchester to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.65 £ (25.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.43 £ (25.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.33 £ (25.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Pontypridd

The most time-consuming route from Colchester to Pontypridd spans a distance of 232.3 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to Pontypridd by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (231mi, 3h 52min) and costs 40 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (232mi, 4h 36min) and costs 40.3 £.

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 Colchester to Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 231mi (distance from Colchester to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 52min. The slowest route is 232mi, and its duration is 4h 36min.

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

Where is Colchester located?

Colchester is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Colchester has coordinates 51.8959270o,0.8918740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colchester 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.