Route from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Maldon and Merthyr Tydfil is 227 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Maldon, County: Essex, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
227 mi , 3 h 52 min
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Route from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil

227 mi 3 h 52 min
1.
Head northeast
139 ft
2.
Turn left onto London Road
0.5 mi
3.
Continue onto Old London Road
2.4 mi
4.
Turn left onto London Road
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Runsell Green
0.4 mi
6.
Turn right onto Maldon Road (A414)
0.7 mi
7.
Make a slight right onto Main Road (A414)
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Bell Hill (A414)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Main Road (A414)
1 mi
10.
Continue onto Maldon Road (A414)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
28 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
1288 ft
13.
Merge right onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
5.8 mi
14.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.4 mi
15.
Continue onto Ingatestone Bypass (A12)
3.6 mi
16.
Continue onto Brentwood Bypass (A12)
4.2 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
18.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
20.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
21.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
22.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
23.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
24.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
25.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
27.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
11.1 mi
28.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
336 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
30.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
183 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
192 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
385 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £39.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £19.8 each (£39.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £13.2 a head (£39.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.9 per person (£39.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 27.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £39.6 total comes from for the trip from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.75 £ (27.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.17 £ (27.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.88 £ (27.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Maldon to the Merthyr Tydfil is 211.36 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

The third route from Maldon to the Merthyr Tydfil is 206.92 miles and takes 4 hours and 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (207mi, 4h 17min) and costs 36.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (211mi, 3h 57min) and costs 36.9 £.

The most expensive route from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (227mi, 3h 52min) and costs 39.6 £.

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 Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 227mi (distance from Maldon to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 3h 52min. The other route is 211mi, and its duration is 3h 57min. The slowest route is 207mi, and its duration is 4h 17min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Maldon 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 Maldon located?

Maldon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 38 meters above sea level. Maldon has coordinates 51.7318050o,0.6714480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Maldon 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.