Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Basildon is 217 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
217 mi , 3 h 41 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon

217 mi 3 h 41 min
1.
Head northwest on Avenue de Clichy (A4054)
0.3 mi
2.
Continue onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
157 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
278 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A470
15 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
258 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
9.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
262 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
11.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
323 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
9.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
14.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
16.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M4
111 mi
19.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
21.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
22.
Keep right onto M25
38.7 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
26.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
28.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
29.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
36.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
39.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
40.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon?

The expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £37.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £18.8 (£37.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.53 per passenger (£37.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.4 per passenger (£37.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon, approximately 26.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 216.77 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £37.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.85 £ (23.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.9 £ (23.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.93 £ (23.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon

The second route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Basildon is 199.86 miles and takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon is the second suggested route (200mi, 4h 11min) and costs 34.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon is the first suggested route (217mi, 3h 41min) and costs 37.6 £.

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 Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 217mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon) and its duration is 3h 41min. The slowest route is 200mi, and its duration is 4h 11min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon. It provides driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merthyr Tydfil - Basildon 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Basildon?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.