Merthyr Tydfil Forest Heath by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Forest Heath by car is 227 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

How far is Forest Heath from Merthyr Tydfil? The driving distance is 227 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
227 mi , 3 h 50 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath

227 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
22 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
39.
Keep left towards The NORTH
11.2 mi
40.
Take exit 7A on the left towards M6: London
0.9 mi
41.
Merge right onto M6
24.4 mi
42.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
43.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
44.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
45.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
47.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
50.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £39.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £19.8 each (£39.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £13.2 a head (£39.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.9 per person (£39.6 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 27.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £39.6 total comes from for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.75 £ (27.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.17 £ (27.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.88 £ (27.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath

The second route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Forest Heath is 209.99 miles and takes 4 hours and 1 minute.

The third route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Forest Heath is 213.96 miles and takes 4 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (210mi, 4h 1min) and costs 36.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath is the third suggested route (214mi, 4h 4min) and costs 37.4 £.

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (227mi, 3h 50min) and costs 39.6 £.

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 Forest Heath?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 227mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Forest Heath) and its duration is 3h 50min. The other route is 210mi, and its duration is 4h 1min. The slowest route is 214mi, and its duration is 4h 4min.

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

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.