Pontypridd Barnsley by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Barnsley by car is 216 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

How far is Barnsley from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 216 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
216 mi , 3 h 40 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Barnsley on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Barnsley

216 mi 3 h 40 min
1.
Head northwest on A4058
104 ft
2.
Enter Sardis Road Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Catherine Street (A4223)
1241 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Catherine Street (A4223)
325 ft
4.
Continue onto Gelliwastad Road (A4223)
1235 ft
5.
Continue straight to stay on Morgan Street (A4223)
158 ft
6.
Continue onto Gelliwastad Road (A4223)
829 ft
7.
Take the ramp onto A470
3.7 mi
8.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
336 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
10.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4060
361 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
0.5 mi
12.
Enter Merthyr Road and take the 3rd exit onto A4060
254 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
669 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4060
95 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.5 mi
16.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4060
128 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
61 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
158 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
26.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
30.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
22 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
44.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
46.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
47.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
48.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
49.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
50.
Keep right onto M1
12.7 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards A61
1285 ft
52.
Enter Birdwell Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A61)
918 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Dearne Valley Parkway (A61)
188 ft
54.
Take the ramp on the left towards A61: Barnsley
316 ft
55.
Merge right onto Sheffield Road (A61)
2.1 mi
56.
Continue onto Park Road (A61)
0.8 mi
57.
Continue onto Upper Sheffield Road (A61)
0.7 mi
58.
Continue onto Sheffield Road (A61)
0.5 mi
59.
Enter Alhambra Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Harborough Hill Road (A61)
360 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Harborough Hill Road (A61)
471 ft
61.
Take the ramp on the left onto Harborough Hill Road (A61)
494 ft
62.
Turn left onto Kendray Street
223 ft
63.
Continue right onto Schwabish Gmund Way
1125 ft
64.
Turn left onto Eldon Street North
1259 ft
65.
Turn left onto Burlington Arcade
156 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypridd to Barnsley?

The expense of driving from Pontypridd to Barnsley, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £37.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £18.85 (£37.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.57 per passenger (£37.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.43 per passenger (£37.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Pontypridd to Barnsley, approximately 26.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 215.77 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £37.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Barnsley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.05 £ (26.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.7 £ (26.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.53 £ (26.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Barnsley

The second route from Pontypridd to the Barnsley is 211.91 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Barnsley is 194.79 miles and takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Pontypridd to Barnsley by car?

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Barnsley is the third suggested route (195mi, 4h 27min) and costs 34 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Barnsley is the second suggested route (212mi, 4h 24min) and costs 37 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Barnsley is the first suggested route (216mi, 3h 40min) and costs 37.7 £.

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 Pontypridd to Barnsley?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 216mi (distance from Pontypridd to Barnsley) and its duration is 3h 40min. The other route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 24min. The slowest route is 195mi, and its duration is 4h 27min.

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Where is Pontypridd located?

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barnsley?

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.