Pontypridd Falkirk by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Falkirk by car is 412 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 52 minutes.

How far is Falkirk from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 412 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
412 mi , 6 h 52 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Falkirk

412 mi 6 h 52 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 left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
54.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
55.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
56.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
57.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
59.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
60.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
64.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
66.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
67.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
68.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
69.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Pontypridd to Falkirk?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £71.9. 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 £35.95 each (£71.9 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £23.97 a head (£71.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £17.98 per person (£71.9 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 49.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £71.9 total comes from for the trip from Pontypridd to Falkirk.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.9 £ (49.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.6 £ (49.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.45 £ (49.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Falkirk

The second route from Pontypridd to the Falkirk is 388.59 miles and takes 7 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Falkirk is the second suggested route (389mi, 7h 3min) and costs 67.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Falkirk is the first suggested route (412mi, 6h 52min) and costs 71.9 £.

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 Falkirk?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 412mi (distance from Pontypridd to Falkirk) and its duration is 6h 52min. The slowest route is 389mi, and its duration is 7h 3min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Pontypridd to Falkirk by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Pontypridd to Falkirk. It provides driving directions from Pontypridd to Falkirk, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Pontypridd - Falkirk route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Pontypridd to Falkirk 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 Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.