Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Blackpool is 225 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
225 mi , 3 h 50 min
Tolls: Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool

225 mi 3 h 50 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
22.8 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
44.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
47.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
48.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
49.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
50.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
54.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
55.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
56.
Turn left
91 ft
57.
Turn right
65 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
0 ft


How much does it cost to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool by car?

The journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool by car comes with a price tag of £38.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £19.45 for the trip (£38.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £12.97 each (£38.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £9.73 each (£38.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 27.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £38.9 comes from for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £38.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.


Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.3 £ (24.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.2 £ (24.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.15 £ (24.6/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool

The second route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Blackpool is 200.27 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

The third route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Blackpool is 194.22 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool is the third suggested route (194mi, 4h 25min) and costs 33.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool is the second suggested route (200mi, 3h 57min) and costs 34.7 £.

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool is the first suggested route (225mi, 3h 50min) and costs 38.9 £.

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 Blackpool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 225mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool) and its duration is 3h 50min. The other route is 200mi, and its duration is 3h 57min. The slowest route is 194mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.

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

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.