Route from Oldham to Pontypridd

The distance between Oldham and Pontypridd is 205 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Oldham, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
205 mi , 3 h 32 min
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Route from Oldham to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Oldham to Pontypridd

205 mi 3 h 32 min
1.
Head north on Clegg Street
101 ft
2.
Continue onto Ascroft Street
804 ft
3.
Turn right onto Union Street
581 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Union Street
30 ft
5.
Turn left onto King Street
500 ft
6.
Enter King Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto King Street (A627)
476 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A627)
599 ft
8.
Continue onto Ashton Road (A627)
401 ft
9.
Take the ramp
84 ft
10.
Turn right onto Chamber Road
1.1 mi
11.
Turn left onto Manchester Road (A62)
0.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
12.2 mi
13.
Keep left towards M56: Chester
7.5 mi
14.
Keep left towards Birmingham
1.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Chester Road (A556)
3.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
23.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
27.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
32.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
33.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
34.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
36.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
38.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
39.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Oldham to Pontypridd by car?

The journey from Oldham to Pontypridd by car comes with a price tag of £35.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £17.75 for the trip (£35.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £11.83 each (£35.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £8.88 each (£35.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 24.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £35.5 comes from for the trip from Oldham to Pontypridd.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £35.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Oldham to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.2 £ (22.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.47 £ (22.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.6 £ (22.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Oldham to Pontypridd

The second route from Oldham to the Pontypridd is 188.17 miles and takes 3 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Oldham to the Pontypridd is 182.62 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Oldham to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (183mi, 4h 5min) and costs 31.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Oldham to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (188mi, 3h 46min) and costs 32.6 £.

The most expensive route from Oldham to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (205mi, 3h 32min) and costs 35.5 £.

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 Oldham to Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 205mi (distance from Oldham to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 32min. The other route is 188mi, and its duration is 3h 46min. The slowest route is 183mi, and its duration is 4h 5min.

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

Oldham is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Oldham has coordinates 53.5409298o,-2.1113659o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oldham 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.