Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stoke-on-Trent is 144 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Stoke-on-Trent, County: Staffordshire, England
144 mi , 2 h 28 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent

144 mi 2 h 28 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
26.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.5 mi
43.
Enter Hanchurch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A500
220 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
2.4 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashbourne
0.4 mi
46.
Turn right onto City Road (A5007)
229 ft
47.
Make a U-turn and continue on City Road (A5007)
112 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £25.1. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £12.55 (£25.1/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £8.37 per person (£25.1/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £6.28 per person (£25.1/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 143.6 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 143.6 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 17.4 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 17.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £25.1.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent amounts to £25.1.

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.7 £ (17.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.8 £ (17.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.35 £ (17.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent

An alternative route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Stoke-on-Trent is 129.77 miles and takes 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent by car?

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent is the second suggested route (130mi, 2h 47min) and costs 22.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent is the first suggested route (144mi, 2h 28min) and costs 25.1 £.

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 144mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent) and its duration is 2h 28min. The slowest route is 130mi, and its duration is 2h 47min.

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

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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 Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Stoke-on-Trent has coordinates 53.0026680o,-2.1794040o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stoke-on-Trent from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.