Route from Melton to Pontypridd

The distance between Melton and Pontypridd is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
180 mi , 3 h 6 min
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Route from Melton to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Melton to Pontypridd

180 mi 3 h 6 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.5 mi
2.
Turn right
0.7 mi
3.
Turn right
1.2 mi
4.
Make a slight right
297 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Thorpe Side
398 ft
6.
Continue onto Church Street
595 ft
7.
Turn right onto King Street
532 ft
8.
Continue slightly left onto Melton Road
1 mi
9.
Make a sharp left onto Landyke Lane
1.4 mi
10.
Turn right onto Stone Penn Lane
126 ft
11.
Turn left
2.6 mi
12.
Continue onto Six Hills Lane
3.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto Six Hills Lane
925 ft
14.
Merge right onto A46
6.1 mi
15.
Enter Hobby Horse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A46
352 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
6.8 mi
17.
Continue towards M1: London
3.2 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M69: Birmingham
1094 ft
19.
Keep right towards A5460: Fosse Park
373 ft
20.
Merge right onto A5460
51 ft
21.
Keep right onto A5460
738 ft
22.
Keep left onto M69
15.5 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.8 mi
24.
Keep right at the fork
1041 ft
25.
Merge right onto M6
11.4 mi
26.
Keep left onto M6
0.7 mi
27.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A446: Lichfield
0.3 mi
28.
Keep right towards M42 South: Birmingham
11.2 mi
29.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
30.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
31.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
33.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
35.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
39.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
43.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
44.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
45.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
46.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
48.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
50.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
51.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Melton to Pontypridd?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 31.1 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 15.55 quid each (£31.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 10.37 quid per person (£31.1 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 7.78 quid per person (£31.1 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 21.8 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 179.53 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 21.8 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Melton to Pontypridd: 31.1 quid.

 

 

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 Melton to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.85 £ (19.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.57 £ (19.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.93 £ (19.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Melton to Pontypridd

The second route from Melton to the Pontypridd is 173.98 miles and takes 3 hours and 8 minutes.

The third route from Melton to the Pontypridd is 177.05 miles and takes 3 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Melton to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (174mi, 3h 8min) and costs 30.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Melton to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (177mi, 3h 34min) and costs 30.7 £.

The most expensive route from Melton to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 6min) and costs 31.1 £.

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 Melton to Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Melton to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 6min. The other route is 174mi, and its duration is 3h 8min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 34min.

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

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton 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.