Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdeen is 523 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
523 mi , 8 h 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen

523 mi 8 h 44 min
1.
Head southeast on Avenue de Clichy (A4054)
5 ft
2.
Continue slightly left onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
537 ft
3.
Continue onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
4.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto High Street (A4102)
1009 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
219 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
176 ft
8.
Continue straight to stay on A4102
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4102
184 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
11.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
24 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
61 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
158 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
21.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
24.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
25.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
28.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
34.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
36.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
38.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
39.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
40.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
43.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
44.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
45.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
46.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
47.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
48.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
49.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
50.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
52.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
54.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
55.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
56.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
58.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
60.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
62.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
64.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
67.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
69.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
70.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
71.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
73.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
75.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
80.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
81.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
82.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
83.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
84.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
86.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 91.2 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 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 45.6 quid each (£91.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 30.4 quid per person (£91.2 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 22.8 quid per person (£91.2 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 63.4 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 522.68 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 63.4 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen: 91.2 quid.

 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 63.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 31.65 £ (63.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 21.1 £ (63.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 15.83 £ (63.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen

The most time-consuming route from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen spans a distance of 498.34 miles and requires a travel time of 8 hours and 51 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (498mi, 8h 51min) and costs 87 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (523mi, 8h 44min) and costs 91.2 £.

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 Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 523mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdeen) and its duration is 8h 44min. The slowest route is 498mi, and its duration is 8h 51min.

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Where is Merthyr Tydfil located?

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.

What is the location of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Aberdeen has coordinates 57.1497170o,-2.0942780o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdeen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.