Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Thurrock is 208 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Thurrock, County: Essex, England
208 mi , 3 h 39 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock

208 mi 3 h 39 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
92 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
20.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
21.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
22.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
23.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
24.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
32.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
33.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
37.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
38.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
39.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.7 mi
40.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
41.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards Thurrock (Lakeside)
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Purfleet Interchange and take the 5th exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.3 mi
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
1009 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
320 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
282 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.5 mi
49.
Enter Pilgrims Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road North Stifford (A1306)
163 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road North Stifford (A1306)
0.9 mi
51.
Enter Treacle Mine Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lodge Lane
532 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Lodge Lane
1.2 mi
53.
Enter Daneholes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanford Road (A1013)
308 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road (A1013)
0.5 mi
55.
Turn right
267 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £36.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £18.2 (£36.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £12.13 (£36.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £9.1 (£36.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 208.41 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 208.41 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 25.3 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 25.3 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £36.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock amounts to £36.4.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.6 £ (25.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.4 £ (25.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.3 £ (25.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock

The second route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Thurrock is 204.03 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.

The third route from Merthyr Tydfil to the Thurrock is 196.64 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock is the third suggested route (197mi, 4h 7min) and costs 34.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock is the second suggested route (204mi, 3h 47min) and costs 35.6 £.

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock is the first suggested route (208mi, 3h 39min) and costs 36.4 £.

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 Thurrock?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 208mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Thurrock) and its duration is 3h 39min. The other route is 204mi, and its duration is 3h 47min. The slowest route is 197mi, and its duration is 4h 7min.

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

Thurrock is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Thurrock has coordinates 51.4934557o,0.3529197o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thurrock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.