Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stafford is 128 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Stafford, County: Staffordshire, England
128 mi , 2 h 15 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford

128 mi 2 h 15 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
9.9 mi
42.
Take exit 13 on the left towards A449: Stafford (S & C)
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Dunston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
737 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mosspit (A449)
105 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Mosspit (A449)
0.7 mi
47.
Continue onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
48.
Continue onto Rising Brook (A449)
0.6 mi
49.
Continue onto Rowley Bank (A449)
1223 ft
50.
Continue onto Park Crescent (A449)
454 ft
51.
Continue onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
52.
Enter Queensway Island and take the 2nd exit onto Wolverhampton Road (A518)
151 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Wolverhampton Road (A518)
0.3 mi
54.
Turn right onto Station Road (A5187)
719 ft
55.
Turn right onto Victoria Road (A5187)
414 ft
56.
Continue slightly left onto Tenterbanks (A5187)
698 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broad Street
142 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
313 ft
59.
Turn right onto Earl Street
146 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford?

The expense of driving from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £22.3. 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 £11.15 (£22.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.43 per passenger (£22.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.58 per passenger (£22.3 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 Stafford, approximately 15.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 127.77 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 £22.3 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.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.75 £ (15.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.17 £ (15.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.88 £ (15.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford

The second route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Stafford is 116.23 miles and takes 2 hours and 37 minutes.

The third route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Stafford is 116.27 miles and takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Stafford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 128mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford) and its duration is 2h 15min. The other route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 37min. The slowest route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 38min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford. It provides driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merthyr Tydfil - Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford?

Stafford is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Stafford has coordinates 52.8066930o,-2.1206600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stafford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.