Pontypridd Elgin by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Elgin by car is 572 miles. The driving time is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

How far is Elgin from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 572 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
572 mi , 9 h 51 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Elgin

572 mi 9 h 51 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
116 mi
48.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
49.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
50.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
51.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
52.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
53.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
54.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
55.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
57.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
59.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
61.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
62.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
63.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
64.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
65.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
66.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
67.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
74.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
75.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
77.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
83.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
85.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
87.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
88.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
89.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Pontypridd to Elgin?

Well, using petrol, it's £99.9. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £49.95 for the trip (£99.9 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £33.3 each (£99.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £24.98 each (£99.9 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 69.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £99.9 comes from for the trip from Pontypridd to Elgin.

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 69.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 34.65 £ (69.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 23.1 £ (69.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17.33 £ (69.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Elgin

The slowest route from Pontypridd to the Elgin is 549.27 miles and takes 10 hours and 1 minute.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Elgin is the second suggested route (549mi, 10h 1min) and costs 95.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Elgin is the first suggested route (572mi, 9h 51min) and costs 99.9 £.

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 Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 572mi (distance from Pontypridd to Elgin) and its duration is 9h 51min. The slowest route is 549mi, and its duration is 10h 1min.

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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 Elgin?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.