Pontypridd Blackpool by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Blackpool by car is 235 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 1 minute.

How far is Blackpool from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 235 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
235 mi , 4 h 1 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Blackpool

235 mi 4 h 1 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
37.8 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
44.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
22.8 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
49.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
52.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
53.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
54.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
55.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
56.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
59.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
60.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
61.
Turn left
91 ft
62.
Turn right
65 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypridd to Blackpool?

The expense of driving from Pontypridd to Blackpool using petrol amounts to £41.1. 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 £20.55 (£41.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £13.7 per person (£41.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £10.28 per person (£41.1 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 28.5 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £41.1 for the trip from Pontypridd to Blackpool.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.25 £ (28.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.5 £ (28.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.13 £ (28.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Blackpool

The second route from Pontypridd to the Blackpool is 212.39 miles and takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Blackpool is 206.34 miles and takes 4 hours and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Blackpool is the third suggested route (206mi, 4h 39min) and costs 36 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Blackpool is the second suggested route (212mi, 4h 11min) and costs 37.1 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Blackpool is the first suggested route (235mi, 4h 1min) and costs 41.1 £.

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 Blackpool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 235mi (distance from Pontypridd to Blackpool) and its duration is 4h 1min. The other route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 11min. The slowest route is 206mi, and its duration is 4h 39min.

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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 Blackpool?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.