Route from Musselburgh to Pontypridd

The distance between Musselburgh and Pontypridd is 397 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
397 mi , 6 h 51 min
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Route from Musselburgh to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Musselburgh to Pontypridd

397 mi 6 h 51 min
1.
Head west on High Street (A199)
37 ft
2.
Make a slight left onto Mall Avenue (A6095)
1002 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
154 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
5.
Turn left onto Eskview Terrace (B6415)
0.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Monktonhall Terrace (B6415)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B6415
15 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1289 ft
9.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
531 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
11.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
155 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Gilmerton Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
164 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Melville Dykes Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
123 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Eskbank Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
211 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Hardengreen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
194 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.3 mi
21.
Turn right
0.7 mi
22.
Turn left onto B704
35 ft
23.
Turn right
0.7 mi
24.
Continue straight
1079 ft
25.
Turn right
1.6 mi
26.
Turn right
0.3 mi
27.
Continue straight
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Parduvine Road
0.6 mi
29.
Turn left onto A6094
3.1 mi
30.
Turn left onto A6094
1.9 mi
31.
Keep right onto A701
9.4 mi
32.
Go straight onto A72
3.2 mi
33.
Continue onto A701
27.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A74(M)
15 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
30.5 mi
36.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
37.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
38.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
39.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
41.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
43.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
47.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
51.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
52.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
53.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
54.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
56.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
58.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
59.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
60.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Musselburgh to Pontypridd by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 69.4 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 34.7 quid each (£69.4 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 23.13 quid (£69.4 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 17.35 quid (£69.4 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 Musselburgh and Pontypridd is about 397.41 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 48.2 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 (48.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 69.4 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Musselburgh to Pontypridd: 69.4 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Musselburgh to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 48.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.05 £ (48.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.03 £ (48.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.03 £ (48.1/4) /p.

Diesel cars generally have lower fuel consumption compared to petrol cars for the following reasons:

  1. Higher Energy Density of Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter compared to petrol. This means that for the same volume of fuel, diesel engines can generate more power and travel a greater distance, resulting in lower fuel consumption.

  2. Increased Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engines: Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios compared to petrol engines. This higher compression ratio allows diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. As a result, diesel engines are typically more thermally efficient, translating into lower fuel consumption.

  3. Greater Torque at Lower RPM: Diesel engines tend to produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic allows diesel vehicles to maintain better fuel efficiency, particularly during steady-state cruising, as they require less throttle input to maintain speed.

These factors combined contribute to the generally lower fuel consumption observed in diesel cars compared to their petrol counterparts.

Alternative routes from Musselburgh to Pontypridd

An alternative route from Musselburgh to the Pontypridd is 376.25 miles and takes 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Musselburgh to Pontypridd by car?

The cheapest route from Musselburgh to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (376mi, 7h 2min) and costs 65.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Musselburgh to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (397mi, 6h 51min) and costs 69.4 £.

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 Musselburgh to Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 397mi (distance from Musselburgh to Pontypridd) and its duration is 6h 51min. The slowest route is 376mi, and its duration is 7h 2min.

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

Where is Musselburgh located?

Musselburgh is located in East Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Musselburgh has coordinates 55.9419410o,-3.0539180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Musselburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.