Pontypridd Lancaster by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Lancaster by car is 238 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

How far is Lancaster from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 238 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
238 mi , 4 h 3 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Lancaster

238 mi 4 h 3 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
36.7 mi
48.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
51.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
52.
Make a slight right
286 ft
53.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
54.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
55.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
57.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
58.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Pontypridd to Lancaster by car?

The journey from Pontypridd to Lancaster by car comes with a price tag of £41.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £20.75 for the trip (£41.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £13.83 each (£41.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.38 each (£41.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 28.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £41.5 comes from for the trip from Pontypridd to Lancaster.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £41.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.4 £ (28.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.6 £ (28.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.2 £ (28.8/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Lancaster

The second route from Pontypridd to the Lancaster is 214.94 miles and takes 4 hours and 13 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Lancaster is 214.14 miles and takes 4 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Lancaster is the third suggested route (214mi, 4h 52min) and costs 37.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Lancaster is the second suggested route (215mi, 4h 13min) and costs 37.5 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Lancaster is the first suggested route (238mi, 4h 3min) and costs 41.5 £.

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 Lancaster?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 238mi (distance from Pontypridd to Lancaster) and its duration is 4h 3min. The other route is 215mi, and its duration is 4h 13min. The slowest route is 214mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.