Route from Peterborough to Pontypool

The distance between Peterborough and Pontypool is 173 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
173 mi , 3 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Peterborough to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Pontypool

173 mi 3 h 4 min
1.
Head south on Rivergate (A15)
475 ft
2.
Turn left to stay on Rivergate (A15)
75 ft
3.
Turn left onto Town Bridge (A15)
412 ft
4.
Continue onto London Road
1294 ft
5.
Keep right onto London Road
0.6 mi
6.
Turn right onto Celta Road
1175 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Morley Way
109 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Morley Way
0.5 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Morley Way
183 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Morley Way
772 ft
11.
Enter Orton East Interchange and take the 1st exit
37 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
1123 ft
13.
Merge right onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
881 ft
14.
Enter Hampton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
749 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
1228 ft
16.
Merge right onto Fletton Parkway (A1139)
2.1 mi
17.
Enter Fletton Parkway Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A605
554 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
669 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A605
172 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
4.8 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A605
146 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A605
110 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
4 mi
25.
Enter Lilford Crossroads and take the 2nd exit onto A605
114 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
2.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A605
85 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
0.6 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A605
115 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A605
826 ft
31.
Enter Thrapston Interchange and take the 3rd exit
606 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout
1117 ft
33.
Merge right onto A14
29.7 mi
34.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
35.
Keep left onto M6
0.7 mi
36.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A446: Lichfield
0.3 mi
37.
Keep right towards M42 South: Birmingham
11.2 mi
38.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
39.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
40.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
44.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
52.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
54.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
55.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
62.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
63.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
66.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
67.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
68.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Peterborough to Pontypool?

The expense of driving from Peterborough to Pontypool using petrol amounts to £30.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £15.1 (£30.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.07 per person (£30.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.55 per person (£30.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 21 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £30.2 for the trip from Peterborough to Pontypool.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.5 £ (21/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7 £ (21/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.25 £ (21/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Peterborough to Pontypool

The second route from Peterborough to the Pontypool is 179.02 miles and takes 3 hours and 16 minutes.

The third route from Peterborough to the Pontypool is 172.26 miles and takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Peterborough to Pontypool is the third suggested route (172mi, 3h 29min) and costs 30.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Peterborough to Pontypool is the first suggested route (173mi, 3h 4min) and costs 30.2 £.

The most expensive route from Peterborough to Pontypool is the second suggested route (179mi, 3h 16min) and costs 31.2 £.

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 Peterborough to Pontypool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 173mi (distance from Peterborough to Pontypool) and its duration is 3h 4min. The other route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 16min. The slowest route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 29min.

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

Where is Peterborough located?

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough 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.