Route from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Lancaster and Merthyr Tydfil is 228 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
228 mi , 3 h 54 min
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Route from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil

228 mi 3 h 54 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
383 ft
2.
Turn right onto Common Garden Street
425 ft
3.
Continue onto Brock Street
370 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thurnham Street (A6)
1061 ft
5.
Continue onto South Road (A6)
1076 ft
6.
Enter The Pointer and take the 2nd exit onto Greaves Road (A6)
211 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Scotforth Road (A6)
3.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6: Preston
78 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: Preston
554 ft
12.
Keep right towards M6(S): Preston
19.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
17.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
19.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
23.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
34.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
40.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
41.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
42.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil with petrol?

Driving from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil costs £39.8 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £19.9 per person. With three passengers, it's £13.27 per person, and with four passengers, it's £9.95 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 27.6 liters of fuel. This results in a £39.8 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.8 £ (27.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.2 £ (27.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.9 £ (27.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Lancaster to the Merthyr Tydfil is 203.8 miles and takes 4 hours and 1 minute.

The third route from Lancaster to the Merthyr Tydfil is 202.04 miles and takes 4 hours and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (202mi, 4h 36min) and costs 35.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (204mi, 4h 1min) and costs 35.6 £.

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (228mi, 3h 54min) and costs 39.8 £.

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 Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 228mi (distance from Lancaster to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 3h 54min. The other route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 1min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 36min.

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

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster 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.