Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newcastle upon Tyne is 313 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Newcastle upon Tyne, County: Tyne and Wear, England
313 mi , 5 h 16 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne

313 mi 5 h 16 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
14.5 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
41.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
43.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
44.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
45.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
47.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
48.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
49.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
50.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
51.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
52.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
53.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
54.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
4.8 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left towards A184: Central Newcastle
1.3 mi
56.
Keep right onto A189
1.3 mi
57.
Turn left onto Gallowgate (A189)
253 ft
58.
Turn right onto Strawberry Place
722 ft
59.
Turn left onto St James Street
389 ft
60.
Turn right onto Terrace Place
686 ft
61.
Turn right onto St Thomas Terrace
302 ft
62.
Turn right
60 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne by car?

Embarking on the journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 54.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 27.1 pounds for each of two passengers, 18.07 pounds for three passengers, and merely 13.55 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 312.8 miles, the car craves around 37.9 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (37.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 54.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne is marked by a fuel cost of 54.2 pounds.
 

 

The fuel economy is highly sensitive to the state of the vehicle. In this way:

The effectiveness of the engine's fuel combustion and its overall consumption are both improved with regular engine maintenance. Maintaining your engine with routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups will keep it running at its best.

Problems with the fuel system, including blocked injectors or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, can cause petrololine to burn improperly and increase consumption. Preventing such problems requires regular maintenance and rapid repairs.

Problems with tires: When the tires are worn down or not inflated properly, the vehicle has to use more energy (and fuel) to go forward because of the increased rolling resistance. You may enhance your fuel efficiency by changing worn-out tires and keeping them properly inflated.

Aerodynamics: If the body of the vehicle is dented or has panels that aren't flush with the body, airflow will be disrupted and aerodynamic drag will increase, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The best aerodynamic performance is possible with a well-maintained vehicle body.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.1 £ (34.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.4 £ (34.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.55 £ (34.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne covers 334.18 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 37 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne by car?

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne is the first suggested route (313mi, 5h 16min) and costs 54.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne is the second suggested route (334mi, 5h 37min) and costs 57.9 £.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 313mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Newcastle upon Tyne) and its duration is 5h 16min. The slowest route is 334mi, and its duration is 5h 37min.

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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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Newcastle upon Tyne has coordinates 54.9782520o,-1.6177800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newcastle upon Tyne from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.