Pontypridd Newcastle-under-Lyme by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Newcastle-under-Lyme by car is 154 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How far is Newcastle-under-Lyme from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 154 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Newcastle-under-Lyme, County: Staffordshire, England
154 mi , 2 h 40 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme

154 mi 2 h 40 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
26.4 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.5 mi
48.
Enter Hanchurch Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Newcastle Road (A519)
43 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Newcastle Road (A519)
633 ft
50.
Continue onto Clayton Road (A519)
0.5 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clayton Road (A519)
155 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton Road (A519)
0.7 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clayton Road (A519)
152 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton Road (A519)
0.8 mi
55.
Turn right onto Brooklane Bridge (B5043)
520 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brook Lane (B5043)
80 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Brook Lane (B5043)
438 ft
58.
Enter Grosvenor Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Barracks Road (A527)
229 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Barracks Road (A527)
0.3 mi
60.
Enter Nelson Place and take the 2nd exit onto Ryecroft (A52)
107 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Ryecroft (A52)
574 ft
62.
Turn left onto Rye Bank
152 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £26.9. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £13.45 (£26.9/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £8.97 (£26.9/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £6.73 (£26.9/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 154.26 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 154.26 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 18.7 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 18.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £26.9.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme amounts to £26.9.

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.35 £ (18.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.23 £ (18.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.68 £ (18.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme

The second route from Pontypridd to the Newcastle-under-Lyme is 140.94 miles and takes 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme by car?

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme is the second suggested route (141mi, 2h 58min) and costs 24.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme is the first suggested route (154mi, 2h 40min) and costs 26.9 £.

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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 154mi (distance from Pontypridd to Newcastle-under-Lyme) and its duration is 2h 40min. The slowest route is 141mi, and its duration is 2h 58min.

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Newcastle-under-Lyme has coordinates 53.0132080o,-2.2273002o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newcastle-under-Lyme from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.