Pontypridd Tewkesbury by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Tewkesbury by car is 80 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

How far is Tewkesbury from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 80 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Tewkesbury, County: Gloucestershire, England
80 mi , 1 h 27 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury

80 mi 1 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
19.7 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38
1287 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Twyning Interchange (A38)
286 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Twyning Interchange (A38)
874 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A38
208 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
2.7 mi
44.
Turn right onto High Street (A38)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Church Street
85 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
168 ft
47.
Make a U-turn and continue on Church Street
88 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £14. 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 £7 (£14/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £4.67 (£14/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £3.5 (£14/4).

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 80.18 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 80.18 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 9.7 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 9.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £14.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury amounts to £14.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.85 £ (9.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.23 £ (9.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.43 £ (9.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury

The second route from Pontypridd to the Tewkesbury is 81.36 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Tewkesbury is 82.19 miles and takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury is the first suggested route (80mi, 1h 27min) and costs 14 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 29min) and costs 14.2 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury is the third suggested route (82mi, 1h 36min) and costs 14.3 £.

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 Tewkesbury?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 80mi (distance from Pontypridd to Tewkesbury) and its duration is 1h 27min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 29min. The slowest route is 82mi, and its duration is 1h 36min.

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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 Tewkesbury?

Tewkesbury is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Tewkesbury has coordinates 51.9922650o,-2.1579600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tewkesbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.