Pontypridd Rotherham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Rotherham by car is 204 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

How far is Rotherham from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 204 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Rotherham, County: South Yorkshire, England
204 mi , 3 h 27 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Rotherham on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Rotherham

204 mi 3 h 27 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
22 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
44.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
46.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
47.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
48.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
49.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
50.
Keep right onto M1
3.4 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
52.
Enter Catcliffe Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rotherway
1076 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotherway
0.4 mi
54.
Enter Rotherway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
40 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
0.6 mi
56.
Enter Canklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A630
176 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A630
1.1 mi
58.
Enter Ickles Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Centenary Way (A630)
240 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Centenary Way (A630)
0.6 mi
60.
Enter College Road Roundabout and exit onto College Road Roundabout (A630)
273 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypridd to Rotherham?

The expense of driving from Pontypridd to Rotherham, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £35.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £17.85 (£35.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.9 per passenger (£35.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £8.93 per passenger (£35.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Pontypridd to Rotherham, approximately 24.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 204.38 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £35.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Rotherham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.35 £ (24.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.23 £ (24.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.18 £ (24.7/4) /p.

Diesel engines consume less fuel than petrol engines, all else being equal. Diesel fuel's higher energy density and diesel engines' superior thermal efficiency are the main reasons. Diesel fuel has more energy per litre than petrol, and diesel engines utilise that energy more efficiently.

Higher compression ratios improve thermal efficiency and allow diesel engines to extract more energy from each fuel unit. Diesel vehicles get better fuel efficiency and travel farther per gallon or litre than petrol vehicles of equal size and performance.

The choice between diesel and petrol automobiles depends on fuel economy, driving patterns, environmental concerns, and local fuel prices and availability.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Rotherham

The second route from Pontypridd to the Rotherham is 187.23 miles and takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Rotherham is the second suggested route (187mi, 4h 11min) and costs 32.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Rotherham is the first suggested route (204mi, 3h 27min) and costs 35.7 £.

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 Rotherham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 204mi (distance from Pontypridd to Rotherham) and its duration is 3h 27min. The slowest route is 187mi, and its duration is 4h 11min.

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

Rotherham is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Rotherham has coordinates 53.4326035o,-1.3635009o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rotherham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.