Route from Merton to Pontypool

The distance between Merton and Pontypool is 147 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
147 mi , 2 h 36 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Merton to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Merton to Pontypool

147 mi 2 h 36 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 right onto A472
438 ft
54.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
57.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
58.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
59.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Merton to Pontypool by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 25.7 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 12.85 quid each (£25.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 8.57 quid (£25.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.43 quid (£25.7 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 Pontypool is about 147.09 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 17.8 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 (17.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 25.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Merton to Pontypool: 25.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Merton to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.9 £ (17.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.93 £ (17.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.45 £ (17.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Pontypool

An alternative route from Merton to the Pontypool is 167.94 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merton to Pontypool is the first suggested route (147mi, 2h 36min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merton to Pontypool is the second suggested route (168mi, 3h 28min) and costs 29.3 £.

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 Pontypool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 147mi (distance from Merton to Pontypool) and its duration is 2h 36min. The slowest route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

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

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.