Pontypool Dartford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Dartford by car is 176 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 1 minute.

How far is Dartford from Pontypool? The driving distance is 176 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
176 mi , 3 h 1 min
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Route from Pontypool to Dartford on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Dartford

176 mi 3 h 1 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A4042
1.4 mi
19.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
49 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1248 ft
21.
Take the ramp onto M4
8.2 mi
22.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
25.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
26.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
27.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
41.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
42.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
43.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.2 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: London (SE & C)
507 ft
45.
Keep right towards A225: Dartford
650 ft
46.
Enter Darenth Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A225: Dartford
751 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout towards A225: Dartford
0.7 mi
48.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
52.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
55.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
56.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypool to Dartford?

The expense of driving from Pontypool to Dartford using petrol amounts to £30.7. 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 £15.35 (£30.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.23 per person (£30.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.68 per person (£30.7 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 21.3 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £30.7 for the trip from Pontypool to Dartford.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.65 £ (21.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.1 £ (21.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.33 £ (21.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Dartford

The second route from Pontypool to the Dartford is 184.32 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Dartford is the first suggested route (176mi, 3h 1min) and costs 30.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Dartford is the second suggested route (184mi, 3h 57min) and costs 32.2 £.

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 Pontypool to Dartford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 176mi (distance from Pontypool to Dartford) and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 57min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Pontypool to Dartford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Pontypool to Dartford. It provides driving directions from Pontypool to Dartford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Pontypool - Dartford route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Dartford?

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.