Pontypridd Braintree by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Braintree by car is 215 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

How far is Braintree from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 215 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
215 mi , 3 h 39 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Braintree

215 mi 3 h 39 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
111 mi
11.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
12.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
14.
Keep right onto M25
27.8 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (N): Cambridge
0.5 mi
16.
Keep left towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
17.
Merge right onto M11
13.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A120(W)|A120(W)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
1098 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
21.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
28.
Make a slight left
48 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Pontypridd to Braintree?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 37.5 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 18.75 £ (37.5/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 12.5 £ (37.5/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 9.38 £ (37.5/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (215.05 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 37.5 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 215.05 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 26.1 liters

Fuel needed = 26.1 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 26.1 liters x 144 pence per liter = 37.5 £

Fuel cost from Pontypridd to Braintree = 37.5 £

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13 £ (26/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.67 £ (26/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.5 £ (26/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Braintree

The most time-consuming route from Pontypridd to Braintree spans a distance of 216.85 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 18 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Braintree is the first suggested route (215mi, 3h 39min) and costs 37.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Braintree is the second suggested route (217mi, 4h 18min) and costs 37.9 £.

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 Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 215mi (distance from Pontypridd to Braintree) and its duration is 3h 39min. The slowest route is 217mi, and its duration is 4h 18min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Pontypridd to Braintree with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Braintree?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.