Pontypridd Blackwood by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Blackwood by car is 12 miles. The driving time is 23 minutes.

How far is Blackwood from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 12 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
12 mi , 23 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Blackwood

12 mi 23 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 3rd exit onto A472
674 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1018 ft
10.
Enter Fiddlers Elbow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
135 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.2 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
228 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Bypass (A472)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
215 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.4 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A472
198 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.3 mi
18.
Turn left onto Lewis Street
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Pengam Road
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A469
89 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A469
0.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Road (A469)
105 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto New Road (A469)
0.9 mi
24.
Turn right onto Beatty Street
1106 ft
25.
Turn left onto Ford Road
427 ft
26.
Turn left onto High Street (B4252)
607 ft
27.
Turn right onto St David's Road (B4254)
1262 ft
28.
Continue onto Fair View
0.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Bloomfield Road
0.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto Pentwyn Road
786 ft
31.
Turn left onto High Street (B4251)
26 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Pontypridd to Blackwood?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £2.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £1.05 each (£2.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £0.7 a head (£2.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £0.53 per person (£2.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 1.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £2.1 total comes from for the trip from Pontypridd to Blackwood.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.75 £ (1.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.5 £ (1.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.38 £ (1.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Blackwood

The second route from Pontypridd to the Blackwood is 12.59 miles and takes 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Blackwood is the first suggested route (12mi, 23min) and costs 2.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Blackwood is the second suggested route (12.6mi, 24min) and costs 2.2 £.

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 Blackwood?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 12mi (distance from Pontypridd to Blackwood) and its duration is 23min. The slowest route is 12.6mi, and its duration is 24min.

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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 Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.