Pontypridd Thanet by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Thanet by car is 234 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 1 minute.

How far is Thanet from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 234 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
234 mi , 4 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Pontypridd to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Thanet

234 mi 4 h 1 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
92 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
14.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
15.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
16.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
22.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
24.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
25.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
29.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
30.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
31.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
32.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
33.
Merge right onto M20
7.9 mi
34.
Take exit 7 on the left towards A249: Sheerness
0.3 mi
35.
Keep left towards A249: Sittingbourne
592 ft
36.
Merge right onto Sittingbourne Road (A249)
1.1 mi
37.
Continue onto Detling Hill (A249)
4.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
13.2 mi
39.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
41.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
42.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
43.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
45.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
47.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
53.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
54.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
55.
Make a slight right
173 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Pontypridd to Thanet by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £40.9. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £20.45 (£40.9/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £13.63 (£40.9/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £10.23 (£40.9/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 234.45 miles, this computation entails multiplying 234.45 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 28.4 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 28.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £40.9.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Pontypridd to Thanet stands at £40.9.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.2 £ (28.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.47 £ (28.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.1 £ (28.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Thanet

The second route from Pontypridd to the Thanet is 263.69 miles and takes 5 hours and 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Thanet is the first suggested route (234mi, 4h 1min) and costs 40.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Thanet is the second suggested route (264mi, 5h 29min) and costs 46 £.

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 Thanet?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Pontypridd to Thanet) and its duration is 4h 1min. The slowest route is 264mi, and its duration is 5h 29min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Pontypridd to Thanet 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 Thanet?

Thanet is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Thanet has coordinates 51.3602516o,1.3484663o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thanet from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.