Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly is 17.7 miles. Travel time is 26 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
17.7 mi , 26 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly

17.7 mi 26 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 1st exit onto A472
35 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1018 ft
13.
Enter Fiddlers Elbow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
135 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.2 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
228 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
0.3 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
215 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.4 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A472
198 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
123 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
626 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A469
308 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A469
81 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A469
125 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
1 mi
29.
Enter Coed-y-Brain Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A469
62 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Pwllypant Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
267 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
1 mi
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £3.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £1.55 each (£3.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £1.03 a head (£3.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £0.78 per person (£3.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 2.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £3.1 total comes from for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly.
 

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.95 £ (1.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.63 £ (1.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.48 £ (1.9/4) /p.

Diesel cars generally have lower fuel consumption compared to petrol cars for the following reasons:

  1. Higher Energy Density of Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter compared to petrol. This means that for the same volume of fuel, diesel engines can generate more power and travel a greater distance, resulting in lower fuel consumption.

  2. Increased Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engines: Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios compared to petrol engines. This higher compression ratio allows diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. As a result, diesel engines are typically more thermally efficient, translating into lower fuel consumption.

  3. Greater Torque at Lower RPM: Diesel engines tend to produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic allows diesel vehicles to maintain better fuel efficiency, particularly during steady-state cruising, as they require less throttle input to maintain speed.

These factors combined contribute to the generally lower fuel consumption observed in diesel cars compared to their petrol counterparts.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly

An alternative route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Caerphilly is 19.98 miles and takes 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly is the first suggested route (17.7mi, 26min) and costs 3.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly is the second suggested route (20mi, 26min) and costs 3.5 £.

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 Caerphilly?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 17.7mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Caerphilly) and its duration is 26min. The slowest route is 20mi, and its duration is 26min.

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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 Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.