Pontypridd Exeter by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Exeter by car is 116 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

How far is Exeter from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 116 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Exeter, County: Devon, England
116 mi , 2 h 6 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Exeter on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Exeter

116 mi 2 h 6 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
6.6 mi
11.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
12.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
14.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M5
69 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards Honiton
0.3 mi
17.
Turn right onto Honiton Road (A30)
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Moor Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Honiton Road (A3015)
137 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (A3015)
37 ft
20.
Continue straight to stay on Honiton Road (A3015)
0.4 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Honiton Road (B3183)
69 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.3 mi
23.
Turn right onto Honiton Road (B3183)
0.4 mi
24.
Continue onto East Wonford Hill (B3183)
0.8 mi
25.
Make a slight left onto Magdalen Road
0.7 mi
26.
Turn left onto Western Way
168 ft
27.
Continue onto Magdalen Street
567 ft
28.
Turn left onto B3212
740 ft
29.
Go straight onto A3015
125 ft
30.
Go straight onto Western Way
0.3 mi
31.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
107 ft
32.
Turn left to stay on Commercial Road
322 ft
33.
Turn right
94 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypridd to Exeter?

The expense of driving from Pontypridd to Exeter using petrol amounts to £20.3. 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 £10.15 (£20.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £6.77 per person (£20.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £5.08 per person (£20.3 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 14.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £20.3 for the trip from Pontypridd to Exeter.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Exeter.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.05 £ (14.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.7 £ (14.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.53 £ (14.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Exeter

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Pontypridd to Exeter covers 199.31 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 12 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Exeter is the first suggested route (116mi, 2h 6min) and costs 20.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Exeter is the second suggested route (199mi, 4h 12min) and costs 34.8 £.

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 Exeter?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 116mi (distance from Pontypridd to Exeter) and its duration is 2h 6min. The slowest route is 199mi, and its duration is 4h 12min.

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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 Exeter?

Exeter is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Exeter has coordinates 50.7184120o,-3.5338990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Exeter from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.