Pontypridd Northampton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Northampton by car is 151 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

How far is Northampton from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 151 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
151 mi , 2 h 47 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Northampton

151 mi 2 h 47 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
11.9 mi
11.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: The Midlands
0.3 mi
12.
Keep left towards M5 North: The Midlands
27.4 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
966 ft
14.
Keep right towards Cirencester
0.6 mi
15.
Enter Brockworth Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A417: Cirencester
68 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards A417: Cirencester
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
3.2 mi
18.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
23 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
31 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
212 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A436
133 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
4.2 mi
24.
Turn right onto A40
5.9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
84 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
27.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
35.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
3 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.4 mi
37.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Bicester
697 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Bicester
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto A34
6.1 mi
40.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
5.1 mi
42.
Take exit 10 on the left towards B430: Brackley
0.4 mi
43.
Enter Ardley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
323 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
45.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
213 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
47.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
139 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1.1 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
154 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.7 mi
51.
Keep right onto A43
241 ft
52.
Keep left towards M1: Motorway M1
0.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
152 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
1.1 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
302 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
9.2 mi
57.
Enter Abthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
73 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
59.
Enter Towcester Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A43
156 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
5.6 mi
61.
Turn right to stay on A43
132 ft
62.
Keep left onto A43
633 ft
63.
Keep right at the fork
185 ft
64.
Keep left onto A5123
1 mi
65.
Keep left onto Upton Way (A5076)
0.5 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upton Way (A5076)
165 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Upton Way (A5076)
1048 ft
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upton Way (A5076)
121 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Upton Way (A5076)
1283 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4500
409 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A4500
625 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road
146 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road
1024 ft
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road
102 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road
0.6 mi
76.
Keep left onto Spencer Bridge Road
0.6 mi
77.
Continue onto Grafton Street (A4500)
900 ft
78.
Turn right onto St Andrew's Street
620 ft
79.
Turn right onto Herbert Street
506 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Pontypridd to Northampton by car?

Embarking on the journey from Pontypridd to Northampton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 26.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 13.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 8.83 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.63 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 151.5 miles, the car craves around 18.4 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (18.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 26.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Pontypridd to Northampton is marked by a fuel cost of 26.5 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.15 £ (18.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.1 £ (18.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.58 £ (18.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Northampton

The second route from Pontypridd to the Northampton is 154.63 miles and takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Northampton is 158.78 miles and takes 3 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Northampton is the first suggested route (151mi, 2h 47min) and costs 26.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Northampton is the second suggested route (155mi, 2h 52min) and costs 27 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Northampton is the third suggested route (159mi, 3h 5min) and costs 27.7 £.

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 Northampton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 151mi (distance from Pontypridd to Northampton) and its duration is 2h 47min. The other route is 155mi, and its duration is 2h 52min. The slowest route is 159mi, and its duration is 3h 5min.

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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 Northampton?

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.