Route from Neath to Pontypool by car

The driving distance between Neath and Pontypool is 58.7 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 8 minutes by car.

From: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
58.7 mi , 1 h 8 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Neath to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Neath to Pontypool

58.7 mi 1 h 8 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
44.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.3 mi
14.
Keep left at the fork
249 ft
15.
Go straight onto Malpas Road (A4051)
1.5 mi
16.
Enter Woodlands roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
287 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1054 ft
18.
Make a slight left
337 ft
19.
Merge right onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
20.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
30.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
31.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
34.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
35.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
36.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Neath to Pontypool by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £10.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £5.1 (£10.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £3.4 (£10.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £2.55 (£10.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 58.71 miles, this computation entails multiplying 58.71 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 7.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 7.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £10.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Neath to Pontypool stands at £10.2.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Neath to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.2 £ (6.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.13 £ (6.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.6 £ (6.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Neath to Pontypool

The second route from Neath to the Pontypool is 53.63 miles and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

The third route from Neath to the Pontypool is 53.29 miles and takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Neath to Pontypool is the third suggested route (53.3mi, 1h 12min) and costs 9.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Neath to Pontypool is the second suggested route (53.6mi, 1h 10min) and costs 9.3 £.

The most expensive route from Neath to Pontypool is the first suggested route (58.7mi, 1h 8min) and costs 10.2 £.

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 Neath to Pontypool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 58.7mi (distance from Neath to Pontypool) and its duration is 1h 8min. The other route is 53.6mi, and its duration is 1h 10min. The slowest route is 53.3mi, and its duration is 1h 12min.

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Where is Neath located?

Neath is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Neath has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Neath 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.