Route from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and St Albans is 177 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
177 mi , 3 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans

177 mi 3 h 2 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
111 mi
19.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
21.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
22.
Keep right onto M25
4.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5183)
206 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5183)
0.7 mi
32.
Turn right onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
43 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
0.5 mi
35.
Turn left onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
36.
Continue onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
37.
Turn right onto Britton Avenue
302 ft
38.
Turn left onto Selby Avenue
322 ft
39.
Turn right onto Upton Avenue
269 ft
40.
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
668 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans?

The expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans using petrol amounts to £30.6. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £15.3 (£30.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.2 per person (£30.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.65 per person (£30.6 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 21.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £30.6 for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.65 £ (19.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.43 £ (19.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.83 £ (19.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans

The most time-consuming route from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans spans a distance of 157.03 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 14 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans is the second suggested route (157mi, 3h 14min) and costs 27.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans is the first suggested route (177mi, 3h 2min) and costs 30.6 £.

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 St Albans?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 177mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans) and its duration is 3h 2min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 14min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans. It provides driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to St Albans, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merthyr Tydfil - St Albans route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.