Pontypool Bridgend by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Bridgend by car is 37.6 miles. The driving time is 44 minutes.

How far is Bridgend from Pontypool? The driving distance is 37.6 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Bridgend, County: Bridgend, Wales
37.6 mi , 44 min
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Route from Pontypool to Bridgend on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Bridgend

37.6 mi 44 min
1.
Head east on High Street
560 ft
2.
Turn right onto Upper Bridge Street
397 ft
3.
Turn right onto Lower Park Terrace
539 ft
4.
Turn left onto Albion Road
77 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4043
198 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4043
297 ft
7.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
536 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
483 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
250 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
175 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
16.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
199 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
18.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
274 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1278 ft
20.
Enter Woodlands roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Malpas Road (A4051)
107 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Malpas Road (A4051)
1.5 mi
22.
Enter Malpas Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M4
534 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
24.5 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
1089 ft
25.
Keep right at the fork
399 ft
26.
Keep left onto A473
0.4 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coychurch Road (A473)
218 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Coychurch Road (A473)
1.5 mi
29.
Keep left onto Waterton Road (A473)
1.1 mi
30.
Enter Waterton Cross and take the 2nd exit onto A48
335 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A48
82 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
34.
Turn right onto Heronston Lane
1096 ft
35.
Make a slight left onto Cilgant Wyndham
122 ft
36.
Turn right onto Heol Ewenni
0.3 mi
37.
Continue onto Nolton Street
848 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Pontypool to Bridgend with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Pontypool to Bridgend. The journey using petrol will set you back 6.6 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 3.3 pounds (£6.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.2 pounds (£6.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.65 pounds (£6.6 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 Pontypool and Bridgend is approximately 37.6 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 4.6 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 (4.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 6.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Pontypool to Bridgend is 6.6 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Bridgend.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.3 £ (4.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.53 £ (4.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.15 £ (4.6/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Bridgend

The second route from Pontypool to the Bridgend is 36.61 miles and takes 47 minutes.

The third route from Pontypool to the Bridgend is 35.4 miles and takes 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Bridgend is the third suggested route (35.4mi, 56min) and costs 6.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypool to Bridgend is the second suggested route (36.6mi, 47min) and costs 6.4 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Bridgend is the first suggested route (37.6mi, 44min) and costs 6.6 £.

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 Pontypool to Bridgend?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 37.6mi (distance from Pontypool to Bridgend) and its duration is 44min. The other route is 36.6mi, and its duration is 47min. The slowest route is 35.4mi, and its duration is 56min.

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

Where is Pontypool located?

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.

What is the location of Bridgend?

Bridgend is located in Bridgend county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Bridgend has coordinates 51.5042860o,-3.5769450o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bridgend from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.