Pontypool Wakefield by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Wakefield by car is 201 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

How far is Wakefield from Pontypool? The driving distance is 201 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
201 mi , 3 h 28 min
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Route from Pontypool to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Wakefield

201 mi 3 h 28 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
14.5 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
36.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
37.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
38.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
39.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
40.
Keep right onto M1
24.5 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1141 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1041 ft
44.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
156 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
167 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
74 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
42 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
864 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
102 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
422 ft
54.
Turn left onto Ings Road (A638)
832 ft
55.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
56.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
57.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
58.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
59.
Turn left
233 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Pontypool to Wakefield by car?

The journey from Pontypool to Wakefield by car comes with a price tag of £35.2 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £17.6 for the trip (£35.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £11.73 each (£35.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £8.8 each (£35.2 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 24.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £35.2 comes from for the trip from Pontypool to Wakefield.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £35.2, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.2 £ (24.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.13 £ (24.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.1 £ (24.4/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Compression Ignition vs. Spark Ignition: Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the fuel-air mixture ignites spontaneously due to high pressure and temperature, while petrol engines rely on spark ignition from spark plugs. This fundamental difference in combustion processes leads to different engine designs and performance characteristics.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: Diesel engines tend to be more fuel-efficient than petrol engines, primarily due to their higher compression ratios and thermal efficiency. Diesel engines can extract more energy from each unit of fuel compared to petrol engines, resulting in better fuel economy and lower fuel consumption.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Wakefield

The second route from Pontypool to the Wakefield is 204.88 miles and takes 4 hours and 3 minutes.

The third route from Pontypool to the Wakefield is 185.54 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Wakefield is the third suggested route (186mi, 4h 24min) and costs 32.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypool to Wakefield is the first suggested route (201mi, 3h 28min) and costs 35.2 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Wakefield is the second suggested route (205mi, 4h 3min) and costs 35.8 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 201mi (distance from Pontypool to Wakefield) and its duration is 3h 28min. The other route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 3min. The slowest route is 186mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.