Pontypridd Three Rivers by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Three Rivers by car is 156 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How far is Three Rivers from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 156 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Three Rivers, County: Hertfordshire, England
156 mi , 2 h 42 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Three Rivers on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Three Rivers

156 mi 2 h 42 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
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Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
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Keep right onto M4
111 mi
11.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
12.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
11.5 mi
14.
Take exit 18 on the left towards A404: Amersham
0.3 mi
15.
Turn right onto Rickmansworth Road (A404)
819 ft
16.
Continue onto Chorleywood Road (A404)
1.3 mi
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Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Park Road (A412)
117 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A412)
0.3 mi
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Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Park Road (A412)
54 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A412)
0.3 mi
21.
Continue onto Scots Hill (A412)
0.3 mi
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Make a slight left onto The Green
0.4 mi
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Turn left onto Copthorne Road
1272 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Pontypridd to Three Rivers with petrol?

Driving from Pontypridd to Three Rivers costs £27.2 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £13.6 per person. With three passengers, it's £9.07 per person, and with four passengers, it's £6.8 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 18.9 liters of fuel. This results in a £27.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

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 Three Rivers.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.45 £ (18.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.3 £ (18.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.73 £ (18.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Three Rivers

An alternative route from Pontypridd to the Three Rivers is 167.59 miles and takes 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Pontypridd to Three Rivers by car?

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Three Rivers is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 42min) and costs 27.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Three Rivers is the second suggested route (168mi, 3h 24min) and costs 29.3 £.

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 Three Rivers?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Pontypridd to Three Rivers) and its duration is 2h 42min. The slowest route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 24min.

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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 Three Rivers?

Three Rivers is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 60 meters above sea level. Three Rivers has coordinates 51.6509104o,-0.4618996o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Three Rivers from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.