Route from Luton to Pontypool

The distance between Luton and Pontypool is 159 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
159 mi , 2 h 43 min
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Route from Luton to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Luton to Pontypool

159 mi 2 h 43 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
70 ft
2.
Turn left onto Buxton Road
399 ft
3.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
386 ft
4.
Turn right onto Wellington Street
398 ft
5.
Turn left onto Dumfries Street
707 ft
6.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (B4540)
284 ft
7.
Turn left onto Windsor Street
418 ft
8.
Turn right onto Castle Street
597 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
378 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
0.3 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1081
34 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1306 ft
14.
Merge right onto New Airport Way (A1081)
942 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: London
0.6 mi
16.
Merge right onto M1
8.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
18.7 mi
20.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
21.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
23.
Keep right onto M4
18.7 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
561 ft
25.
Continue onto A4042
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
243 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
1.4 mi
28.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
275 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1.1 mi
30.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
40.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
44.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
45.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
46.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Luton to Pontypool by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £27.8. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £13.9 (£27.8/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.27 (£27.8/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £6.95 (£27.8/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 159.46 miles, this computation entails multiplying 159.46 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 19.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 19.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £27.8.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Luton to Pontypool stands at £27.8.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.65 £ (19.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.43 £ (19.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.83 £ (19.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Pontypool

An alternative route from Luton to the Pontypool is 138.83 miles and takes 3 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Pontypool is the second suggested route (139mi, 3h 3min) and costs 24.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Pontypool is the first suggested route (159mi, 2h 43min) and costs 27.8 £.

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 Luton to Pontypool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 159mi (distance from Luton to Pontypool) and its duration is 2h 43min. The slowest route is 139mi, and its duration is 3h 3min.

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

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton 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.