Route from Edinburgh to Pontypridd
The distance between Edinburgh and Pontypridd is 394 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Driving directions from Edinburgh to Pontypridd
What's the expense of traveling from Edinburgh to Pontypridd by car?
The trip fueled by petrol comes to £68.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £34.2 (£68.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £22.8 (£68.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £17.1 (£68.4/4).
To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:
Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 394.46 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 394.46 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 47.8 liters of fuel needed.
Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 47.8 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £68.4.
In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Edinburgh to Pontypridd amounts to £68.4.
There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:
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Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.
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Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.
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Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.
Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Pontypridd.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 43.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.6 £ (43.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.4 £ (43.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.8 £ (43.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Pontypridd
The second route from Edinburgh to the Pontypridd is 373.3 miles and takes 7 hours and 7 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Edinburgh to Pontypridd by car?
The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (373mi, 7h 7min) and costs 64.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (394mi, 6h 57min) and costs 68.4 £.
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 Edinburgh to Pontypridd?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 394mi (distance from Edinburgh to Pontypridd) and its duration is 6h 57min. The slowest route is 373mi, and its duration is 7h 7min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Edinburgh to Pontypridd by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Edinburgh to Pontypridd. It provides driving directions from Edinburgh to Pontypridd, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Edinburgh - 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh located?
Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh 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.
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