Route from Neath to Pontypridd by car

The driving distance between Neath and Pontypridd is 44.4 miles. Travel time is 52 minutes by car.

From: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
44.4 mi , 52 min
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Route from Neath to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Neath to Pontypridd

44.4 mi 52 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
31.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
672 ft
14.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
15.
Continue onto A470
6.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
17.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
18.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
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You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Neath to Pontypridd with petrol?

Driving from Neath to Pontypridd costs £7.7 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £3.85 per person. With three passengers, it's £2.57 per person, and with four passengers, it's £1.93 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 5.4 liters of fuel. This results in a £7.7 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.


Diesel cost from Neath to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Neath to Pontypridd

The second route from Neath to the Pontypridd is 43.56 miles and takes 53 minutes.

The third route from Neath to the Pontypridd is 43.23 miles and takes 55 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Neath to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (43.2mi, 55min) and costs 7.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Neath to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (43.6mi, 53min) and costs 7.6 £.

The most expensive route from Neath to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (44.4mi, 52min) and costs 7.7 £.

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 Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 44.4mi (distance from Neath to Pontypridd) and its duration is 52min. The other route is 43.6mi, and its duration is 53min. The slowest route is 43.2mi, and its duration is 55min.

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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 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.