Pontypool Derby by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Derby by car is 138 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

How far is Derby from Pontypool? The driving distance is 138 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Derby, County: Derbyshire, England
138 mi , 2 h 27 min
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Route from Pontypool to Derby on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Derby

138 mi 2 h 27 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 2nd exit onto A4042
184 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
14.
Make a slight right onto Berthon Road (A472)
4.2 mi
15.
Turn left onto A472
1.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto A472
180 ft
17.
Take the ramp onto A472
394 ft
18.
Keep left onto A472
1248 ft
19.
Merge right onto A449
4.9 mi
20.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
23.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
31.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
32.
Merge right onto M5
22 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
34.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.7 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6 Toll
8.6 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
37.
Enter Weeford Island and take the 2nd exit
383 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout
263 ft
39.
Continue straight
1041 ft
40.
Merge right onto London Road (A38)
1.3 mi
41.
Enter Swinfen Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A38
986 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
21.3 mi
43.
Keep left towards A516: Derby
0.8 mi
44.
Keep left onto Uttoxeter New Road (A516)
1.4 mi
45.
Enter Uttoxeter New Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stafford Street (A601)
73 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Stafford Street (A601)
862 ft
47.
Continue onto Ford Street (A601)
877 ft
48.
Make a slight right to stay on Saint Alkmund's Way
352 ft
49.
Turn right onto Cathedral Road
436 ft
50.
Turn left onto Cathedral Road
487 ft
51.
Keep right onto Full Street
1114 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corporation Street
75 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
291 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and exit onto Corporation Street
131 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £24.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £12.1 (£24.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.07 per passenger (£24.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £6.05 per passenger (£24.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 16.8 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £24.2 comes from for the journey from Pontypool to Derby.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Derby.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.4 £ (16.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.6 £ (16.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.2 £ (16.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Derby

The second route from Pontypool to the Derby is 142.98 miles and takes 2 hours and 42 minutes.

The third route from Pontypool to the Derby is 126.48 miles and takes 2 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Derby is the third suggested route (126mi, 2h 56min) and costs 22.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypool to Derby is the first suggested route (138mi, 2h 27min) and costs 24.2 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Derby is the second suggested route (143mi, 2h 42min) and costs 25 £.

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 Derby?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 138mi (distance from Pontypool to Derby) and its duration is 2h 27min. The other route is 143mi, and its duration is 2h 42min. The slowest route is 126mi, and its duration is 2h 56min.

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

Derby is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Derby has coordinates 52.9225301o,-1.4746186o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.