Merthyr Tydfil Stirling by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stirling by car is 403 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

How far is Stirling from Merthyr Tydfil? The driving distance is 403 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
403 mi , 6 h 44 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling

403 mi 6 h 44 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)
48.9 mi
44.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
45.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
46.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
47.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
48.
Keep right towards Perth
5.1 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
50.
Enter Bannockburn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A872
820 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A872
0.5 mi
52.
Continue straight onto Glasgow Road (A872)
1.2 mi
53.
Enter St. Ninians Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Borestone Crescent (B8051)
31 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Borestone Crescent (B8051)
1112 ft
55.
Continue onto Main Street (B8051)
574 ft
56.
Continue onto Randolph Terrace (B8051)
631 ft
57.
Continue onto Newhouse (B8051)
1226 ft
58.
Continue onto St Ninians Road (B8051)
0.5 mi
59.
Turn left onto Dumbarton Road
7 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling. The journey using petrol will set you back 70.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 35.2 pounds (£70.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 23.47 pounds (£70.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 17.6 pounds (£70.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stirling is approximately 403.25 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 48.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (48.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 70.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling is 70.4 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 48.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.4 £ (48.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.27 £ (48.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.2 £ (48.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling

The slowest route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Stirling is 378.91 miles and takes 6 hours and 51 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling is the second suggested route (379mi, 6h 51min) and costs 66.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling is the first suggested route (403mi, 6h 44min) and costs 70.4 £.

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 Stirling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 403mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Stirling) and its duration is 6h 44min. The slowest route is 379mi, and its duration is 6h 51min.

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

Stirling is located in Stirling county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 26 meters above sea level. Stirling has coordinates 56.1165227o,-3.9369029o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stirling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.