Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Tamworth is 128 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
128 mi , 2 h 14 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth

128 mi 2 h 14 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
6.3 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
43.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
22 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
2.9 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards Tamworth
0.5 mi
46.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 3rd exit
236 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout
644 ft
48.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tame Drive (A51)
281 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Tame Drive (A51)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Lichfield Street (B5493)
385 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Lichfield Street (B5493)
0.3 mi
52.
Continue left onto Aldergate (B5493)
1137 ft
53.
Turn right onto Albert Road
691 ft
54.
Make a slight right onto Marmion Street
360 ft
55.
Make a slight left to stay on Marmion Street
748 ft
56.
Turn right
94 ft
57.
Turn right
22 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £22.2. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £11.1 each (£22.2 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £7.4 a head (£22.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £5.55 per person (£22.2 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 15.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £22.2 total comes from for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7 £ (14/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.67 £ (14/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.5 £ (14/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth

The most time-consuming route from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth spans a distance of 113.07 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth is the second suggested route (113mi, 2h 43min) and costs 19.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth is the first suggested route (128mi, 2h 14min) and costs 22.2 £.

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 Tamworth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 128mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Tamworth) and its duration is 2h 14min. The slowest route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 43min.

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

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.