Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Christchurch is 139 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
139 mi , 2 h 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch

139 mi 2 h 54 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
22.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath. Stroud
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A46
888 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
83 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.2 mi
25.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 1st exit towards Northend
13 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards Northend
0.4 mi
27.
Turn right onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
28.
Continue onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
29.
Turn right onto High Street
941 ft
30.
Turn left onto Down Lane
1307 ft
31.
Turn left onto Warminster Road (A36)
9.6 mi
32.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
162 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
34.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
175 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
4.6 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
307 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
38.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
167 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
135 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
3.2 mi
42.
Enter Cotley Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
246 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
15 mi
44.
Continue straight onto Salisbury Road (A36)
0.4 mi
45.
Turn right onto Netherhampton Road (A3094)
0.9 mi
46.
Turn left to stay on Netherhampton Road (A3094)
2 mi
47.
Continue onto Harnham Road (A3094)
0.5 mi
48.
Go straight onto New Harnham Road (A3094)
903 ft
49.
Enter Harnham Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Downton Road (A338)
254 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Downton Road (A338)
149 ft
51.
Keep left onto Downton Road (A338)
0.7 mi
52.
Continue onto High Road (A338)
1 mi
53.
Continue onto Downton Road (A338)
3.1 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Salisbury Road (A338)
187 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Salisbury Road (A338)
1250 ft
56.
Continue onto The Headlands (A338)
844 ft
57.
Continue onto Breamore Road (A338)
1 mi
58.
Continue onto Salisbury Road (A338)
9.4 mi
59.
Turn left to stay on Salisbury Road (A338)
139 ft
60.
Enter Salisbury Road Junction and take the 3rd exit
370 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout
1072 ft
62.
Merge right onto A31
0.7 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
64.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
65.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
66.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
67.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
72.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
74.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
75.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
76.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch?

The expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £24.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £12.15 (£24.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.1 per passenger (£24.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.08 per passenger (£24.3 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 Christchurch, approximately 16.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 139.19 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 £24.3 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.
 

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.45 £ (16.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.63 £ (16.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.23 £ (16.9/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (gasoline) fuel in terms of how well they use fuel: 

Diesel Fuel: In general, diesel engines use less gas than petrol engines. This is mostly because diesel fuel has a higher energy density and diesel engines are better at using heat. Compared to gasoline, diesel fuel has more energy per litre or gallon. This means that diesel engines can get more energy from each unit of fuel. Diesel engines also have higher compression ratios, which makes them even more thermally efficient. Because of this, diesel cars usually get better gas mileage and can go farther on a gallon or litre of gas than gasoline cars of the same size and speed. 
Petrol (petrol): Diesel engines use less fuel than petrol engines in general. Even though gas is still a good fuel for internal combustion engines, diesel fuel usually has a higher energy density. This suggests that gas engines might need more fuel to work as well as diesel engines. The difference between petrol and diesel cars has become smaller, though, thanks to improvements in petrol engine technology like turbocharging and direct injection. 
Overall, both diesel and gasoline engines can be used to get good gas mileage, but diesel engines tend to be better because they store energy more efficiently and cool down faster. But how people drive, how the car is built, and other things can also affect how much fuel a diesel or gas car uses.
 

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch

The second route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Christchurch is 141.21 miles and takes 2 hours and 59 minutes.

The third route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Christchurch is 161.41 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch is the first suggested route (139mi, 2h 54min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch is the second suggested route (141mi, 2h 59min) and costs 24.7 £.

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch is the third suggested route (161mi, 3h 23min) and costs 28.2 £.

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 Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 139mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 54min. The other route is 141mi, and its duration is 2h 59min. The slowest route is 161mi, and its duration is 3h 23min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Merthyr Tydfil to Christchurch 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 Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.