Route from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Paisley and Merthyr Tydfil is 395 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

From: Paisley, County: Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
395 mi , 6 h 36 min
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Route from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil

395 mi 6 h 36 min
1.
Head northeast on Gallow Green Road (B775)
101 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Underwood Road (B775)
73 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Underwood Road (B775)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto St James' Street (A726)
930 ft
5.
Turn right onto Carlisle Street (A726)
0.3 mi
6.
Make a slight left onto Renfrew Road (A741)
0.5 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Renfrew Road (A741)
39 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Renfrew Road (A741)
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A741
182 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A741
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arkleston Road (A741)
87 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Arkleston Road (A741)
328 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right
946 ft
14.
Merge right onto M8
4.5 mi
15.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
1 mi
16.
Continue onto M74
8 mi
17.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
18.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
19.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
20.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
21.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
22.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
26.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
30.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
41.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
47.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
48.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
49.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey using petrol will set you back 69 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 34.5 pounds (£69 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 23 pounds (£69 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 17.25 pounds (£69 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Paisley and Merthyr Tydfil is approximately 395.46 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 47.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (47.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 69 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil is 69 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.95 £ (47.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.97 £ (47.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.98 £ (47.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil

The most time-consuming route from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil spans a distance of 371.35 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The cheapest route from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (371mi, 6h 43min) and costs 64.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (395mi, 6h 36min) and costs 69 £.

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 Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 395mi (distance from Paisley to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 6h 36min. The slowest route is 371mi, and its duration is 6h 43min.

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

Where is Paisley located?

Paisley is located in Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Paisley has coordinates 55.8472580o,-4.4401140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Paisley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.