Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Bathgate is 384 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
384 mi , 6 h 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate

384 mi 6 h 34 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
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Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
51.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
52.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
54.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
55.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
56.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
57.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
58.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
59.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
60.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
61.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
62.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
63.
Turn left onto B7016
5.5 mi
64.
Keep right onto B7016
1059 ft
65.
Turn left onto B7016
327 ft
66.
Turn right onto Main Street (A706)
6.3 mi
67.
Continue straight onto Longridge Road (A706)
0.3 mi
68.
Continue onto Manse Road (A706)
1007 ft
69.
Continue onto Armadale Road (A706)
0.3 mi
70.
Enter Whitdale Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A706
324 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A706
1.1 mi
72.
Enter Boghead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
164 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.4 mi
74.
Continue straight onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.3 mi
75.
Continue straight to stay on Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.3 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
24 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
78.
Turn left onto Menzies Road
1234 ft
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Bridge Street (A89)
146 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street (A89)
385 ft
81.
Turn left to stay on North Bridge Street
454 ft
82.
Turn left onto Mansefield Street
60 ft
83.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate by car?

Embarking on the journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 66.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 33.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 22.17 pounds for three passengers, and merely 16.63 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 383.78 miles, the car craves around 46.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (46.5 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 66.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate is marked by a fuel cost of 66.5 pounds.
 

 

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 Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21 £ (42/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14 £ (42/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.5 £ (42/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate covers 359.44 miles and necessitates 6 hours and 42 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate is the second suggested route (359mi, 6h 42min) and costs 62.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate is the first suggested route (384mi, 6h 34min) and costs 66.5 £.

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 Bathgate?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 384mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Bathgate) and its duration is 6h 34min. The slowest route is 359mi, and its duration is 6h 42min.

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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 Bathgate?

Bathgate is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Bathgate has coordinates 55.9024000o,-3.6431180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bathgate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.