Pontypridd Bedford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Bedford by car is 165 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

How far is Bedford from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 165 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
165 mi , 3 h 3 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Bedford

165 mi 3 h 3 min
1.
Head northwest on A4058
104 ft
2.
Enter Sardis Road Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A4058
0.3 mi
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A4058
0.7 mi
4.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
5.7 mi
5.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
6.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
8.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
10.
Keep right onto M4
11.9 mi
11.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: The Midlands
0.3 mi
12.
Keep left towards M5 North: The Midlands
27.4 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
966 ft
14.
Keep right towards Cirencester
0.6 mi
15.
Enter Brockworth Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A417: Cirencester
68 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards A417: Cirencester
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
3.2 mi
18.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
23 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
31 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
212 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A436
133 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
4.2 mi
24.
Turn right onto A40
5.9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
84 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
27.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
35.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
3 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.4 mi
37.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Bicester
697 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Bicester
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto A34
6.1 mi
40.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
5.1 mi
42.
Take exit 10 on the left towards B430: Brackley
0.4 mi
43.
Enter Ardley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
323 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
45.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
213 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
47.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A421
342 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
131 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tingewick Road (A421)
159 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Tingewick Road (A421)
0.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
103 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.3 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
202 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
161 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
110 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
182 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
74 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4.4 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
114 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.7 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
125 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1 mi
69.
Enter Bottledump Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
139 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
71.
Enter Tattenhoe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
131 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
73.
Enter Windmill Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
121 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
136 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
77.
Enter Elfield Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
160 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
147 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
81.
Enter Coffee Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Standing Way (A421)
191 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Standing Way (A421)
229 ft
83.
Continue onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
757 ft
84.
Enter Hospital Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
139 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1075 ft
86.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
128 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
401 ft
88.
Enter Netherfield Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
27 ft
89.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1.1 mi
90.
Enter Kents Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
197 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.7 mi
92.
Enter Brinklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
316 ft
93.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
94.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
169 ft
95.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.6 mi
96.
Enter Fen Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
240 ft
97.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.6 mi
98.
Enter Eagle Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
198 ft
99.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.9 mi
100.
Keep left onto A421
8.1 mi
101.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
102.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
103.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
104.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
105.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
106.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
107.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
108.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
109.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Pontypridd to Bedford with petrol?

Driving from Pontypridd to Bedford costs £28.7 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £14.35 per person. With three passengers, it's £9.57 per person, and with four passengers, it's £7.18 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 20 liters of fuel. This results in a £28.7 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.95 £ (19.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.63 £ (19.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.98 £ (19.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Bedford

The second route from Pontypridd to the Bedford is 182.95 miles and takes 3 hours and 18 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Bedford is 169.66 miles and takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Bedford is the first suggested route (165mi, 3h 3min) and costs 28.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Bedford is the third suggested route (170mi, 3h 20min) and costs 29.6 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Bedford is the second suggested route (183mi, 3h 18min) and costs 31.9 £.

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 Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 165mi (distance from Pontypridd to Bedford) and its duration is 3h 3min. The other route is 183mi, and its duration is 3h 18min. The slowest route is 170mi, and its duration is 3h 20min.

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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 Bedford?

Bedford is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Bedford has coordinates 52.1359729o,-0.4666546o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bedford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.