Route from Ipswich to Pontypool

The distance between Ipswich and Pontypool is 234 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
234 mi , 3 h 55 min
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Route from Ipswich to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Pontypool

234 mi 3 h 55 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Handford Road (A1071)
24 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto London Road (A1071)
2.1 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto A1214
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A12
524 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
51.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
9.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
11.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
12.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
13.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
14.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
18.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
561 ft
18.
Continue onto A4042
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
243 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
1.4 mi
21.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
275 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1.1 mi
23.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
33.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
34.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
37.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
38.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
39.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Ipswich to Pontypool by car?

The journey from Ipswich to Pontypool by car comes with a price tag of £40.5 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 £20.25 for the trip (£40.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £13.5 each (£40.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.13 each (£40.5 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 28.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £40.5 comes from for the trip from Ipswich to Pontypool.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £40.5, 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.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.8 £ (25.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.53 £ (25.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.4 £ (25.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Pontypool

The second route from Ipswich to the Pontypool is 239.59 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Ipswich to the Pontypool is 223.55 miles and takes 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ipswich to Pontypool by car?

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Pontypool is the third suggested route (224mi, 4h 20min) and costs 38.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ipswich to Pontypool is the first suggested route (234mi, 3h 55min) and costs 40.5 £.

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Pontypool is the second suggested route (240mi, 4h 6min) and costs 41.5 £.

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 Ipswich to Pontypool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Ipswich to Pontypool) and its duration is 3h 55min. The other route is 240mi, and its duration is 4h 6min. The slowest route is 224mi, and its duration is 4h 20min.

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

Where is Ipswich located?

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypool?

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.