Route from Merton to Blackwood

The distance between Merton and Blackwood is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
156 mi , 2 h 49 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merton to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Merton to Blackwood

156 mi 2 h 49 min
1.
Head southwest on Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
2.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
3.
Turn left onto Kingston Road (A238)
1019 ft
4.
Go straight towards Morden
1.1 mi
5.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A298)
129 ft
6.
Take the ramp on the right onto A298
345 ft
7.
Merge right onto Beverley Way (A3)
1228 ft
8.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise South (A3)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Hook Underpass (A3)
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right onto A3
7.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1018 ft
14.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
860 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
6.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
20.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
21.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
22.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
23.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
24.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
35.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
36.
Keep right onto M4
18.7 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
561 ft
38.
Continue onto A4042
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
243 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
1.4 mi
41.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
275 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1.1 mi
43.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
53.
Keep left onto A472
4.7 mi
54.
Turn left
584 ft
55.
Go straight onto A467
1.1 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
349 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
293 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
227 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
160 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B4251
196 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto B4251
118 ft
64.
Make a slight left onto B4254
0.3 mi
65.
Make a sharp right onto High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
66.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Merton to Blackwood by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 27.2 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 13.6 quid each (£27.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 9.07 quid (£27.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.8 quid (£27.2 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Merton and Blackwood is about 155.79 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 18.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (18.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 27.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Merton to Blackwood: 27.2 pounds.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Merton to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.45 £ (18.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.3 £ (18.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.73 £ (18.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Blackwood

The most time-consuming route from Merton to Blackwood spans a distance of 176.64 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Merton to Blackwood by car?

The cheapest route from Merton to Blackwood is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 49min) and costs 27.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merton to Blackwood is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 41min) and costs 30.8 £.

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 Merton to Blackwood?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Merton to Blackwood) and its duration is 2h 49min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 41min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merton to Blackwood by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merton to Blackwood. It provides driving directions from Merton to Blackwood, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merton - Blackwood 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 Merton to Blackwood with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Merton located?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.