Route from Leeds to Pontypridd

The distance between Leeds and Pontypridd is 234 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
234 mi , 3 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leeds to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Pontypridd

234 mi 3 h 59 min
1.
Head east on Great George Street
932 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albion Street
511 ft
3.
Turn right onto The Headrow
441 ft
4.
Turn left onto Park Row
312 ft
5.
Go straight onto Park Row
751 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Row
830 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto Swinegate
30 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Neville Street
92 ft
9.
Turn left to stay on Neville Street
859 ft
10.
Continue onto Great Wilson Street
856 ft
11.
Make a slight right onto Meadow Lane (A653)
704 ft
12.
Continue towards M621: Dewsbury
843 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right towards M621
156 ft
14.
Keep left towards M621: The North
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto M621
3.1 mi
16.
Merge left onto M1
75 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
18.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
19.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
20.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
21.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
22.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
23.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
24.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
25.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
37.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
38.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
39.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
40.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
42.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
44.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
45.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Leeds to Pontypridd with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Leeds to Pontypridd. The journey using petrol will set you back 40.6 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 20.3 pounds (£40.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 13.53 pounds (£40.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 10.15 pounds (£40.6 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Leeds and Pontypridd is approximately 234.36 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 28.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (28.4 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 40.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Leeds to Pontypridd is 40.6 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Leeds to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.85 £ (25.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.57 £ (25.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.43 £ (25.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Pontypridd

The second route from Leeds to the Pontypridd is 220.87 miles and takes 4 hours and 17 minutes.

The third route from Leeds to the Pontypridd is 216.29 miles and takes 5 hours and 2 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leeds to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (216mi, 5h 2min) and costs 37.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leeds to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (221mi, 4h 17min) and costs 38.3 £.

The most expensive route from Leeds to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (234mi, 3h 59min) and costs 40.6 £.

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 Leeds to Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Leeds to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 59min. The other route is 221mi, and its duration is 4h 17min. The slowest route is 216mi, and its duration is 5h 2min.

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

Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds 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.