Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Edinburgh is 385 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
385 mi , 6 h 47 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh

385 mi 6 h 47 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)
30.3 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
49.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
50.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
51.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
52.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
53.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
54.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
62.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
63.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
64.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
65.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
66.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
67.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
68.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
69.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
70.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
71.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
72.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
73.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
74.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
75.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
76.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £67.2. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £33.6 (£67.2/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £22.4 per person (£67.2/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £16.8 per person (£67.2/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 385.25 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 385.25 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 46.7 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 46.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £67.2.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh amounts to £67.2.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.3 £ (46.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.53 £ (46.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.65 £ (46.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh

An alternative route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Edinburgh is 360.91 miles and takes 6 hours and 54 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (361mi, 6h 54min) and costs 63 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (385mi, 6h 47min) and costs 67.2 £.

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 Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 385mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh) and its duration is 6h 47min. The slowest route is 361mi, and its duration is 6h 54min.

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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 Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.