Pontypridd Forest of Dean by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Forest of Dean by car is 55.7 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

How far is Forest of Dean from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 55.7 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
55.7 mi , 1 h 6 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean

55.7 mi 1 h 6 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 4th exit onto A40
516 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.6 mi
33.
Turn left onto Wye Bridge (A466)
810 ft
34.
Continue onto Staunton Road (A4136)
4.2 mi
35.
Turn right onto B4228
1.2 mi
36.
Turn left onto Gloucester Road (B4028)
0.4 mi
37.
Turn right onto Bakers Hill (B4226)
627 ft
38.
Continue onto Poolway Road (B4226)
0.4 mi
39.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
1.3 mi
40.
Make a sharp right onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 9.7 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 4.85 quid each (£9.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.23 quid (£9.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.43 quid (£9.7 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Pontypridd and Forest of Dean is about 55.74 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 6.8 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (6.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 9.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean: 9.7 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.35 £ (6.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.23 £ (6.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.68 £ (6.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean covers 54.46 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 6 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (54.5mi, 1h 6min) and costs 9.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (55.7mi, 1h 6min) and costs 9.7 £.

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 Forest of Dean?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 55.7mi (distance from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 1h 6min. The slowest route is 54.5mi, and its duration is 1h 6min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean. It provides driving directions from Pontypridd to Forest of Dean, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Pontypridd - Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.