Pontypridd Bolton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Bolton by car is 207 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

How far is Bolton from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 207 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
207 mi , 3 h 32 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Bolton on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Bolton

207 mi 3 h 32 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
65 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
48.
Merge right onto M62
8.5 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Leeds
0.3 mi
50.
Continue towards M60
2.6 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
52.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
53.
Keep right towards A666: Bolton
4 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left onto A666
946 ft
55.
Turn left onto Bradford Street (A579)
259 ft
56.
Continue onto Lower Bridgeman Street (A579)
741 ft
57.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A579)
234 ft
58.
Continue onto Bradshawgate (A575)
878 ft
59.
Turn left onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
600 ft
60.
Turn right onto Back Cheapside
114 ft
61.
Turn right onto Bold Street
102 ft
62.
Turn left onto Back Mawdsley Street
14 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypridd to Bolton?

The expense of driving from Pontypridd to Bolton, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £36.2. 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 £18.1 (£36.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.07 per passenger (£36.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.05 per passenger (£36.2 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 Bolton, approximately 25.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 207.15 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 £36.2 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 things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Bolton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.55 £ (25.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.37 £ (25.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.28 £ (25.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Bolton

The second route from Pontypridd to the Bolton is 184.14 miles and takes 3 hours and 42 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Bolton is 179.71 miles and takes 3 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Bolton is the third suggested route (180mi, 3h 56min) and costs 31.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Bolton is the second suggested route (184mi, 3h 42min) and costs 32.1 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Bolton is the first suggested route (207mi, 3h 32min) and costs 36.2 £.

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 Bolton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 207mi (distance from Pontypridd to Bolton) and its duration is 3h 32min. The other route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 42min. The slowest route is 180mi, and its duration is 3h 56min.

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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 Bolton?

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.