Pontypridd Thurrock by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Thurrock by car is 196 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

How far is Thurrock from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 196 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Thurrock, County: Essex, England
196 mi , 3 h 27 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Thurrock on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Thurrock

196 mi 3 h 27 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 left towards M25: (M11
11.7 mi
32.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.4 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards Thurrock (Lakeside)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Purfleet Interchange and take the 5th exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.3 mi
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
1009 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
320 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
282 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.5 mi
41.
Enter Pilgrims Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road North Stifford (A1306)
163 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road North Stifford (A1306)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter Treacle Mine Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lodge Lane
532 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Lodge Lane
1.2 mi
45.
Enter Daneholes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanford Road (A1013)
308 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road (A1013)
0.5 mi
47.
Turn right
267 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Pontypridd to Thurrock?

Well, using petrol, it's £34.2. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £17.1 for the trip (£34.2 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £11.4 each (£34.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £8.55 each (£34.2 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 23.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £34.2 comes from for the trip from Pontypridd to Thurrock.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Thurrock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.85 £ (23.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.9 £ (23.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.93 £ (23.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Thurrock

The second route from Pontypridd to the Thurrock is 204.25 miles and takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Thurrock is 207.44 miles and takes 4 hours and 18 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Thurrock is the first suggested route (196mi, 3h 27min) and costs 34.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Thurrock is the second suggested route (204mi, 3h 29min) and costs 35.7 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Thurrock is the third suggested route (207mi, 4h 18min) and costs 36.2 £.

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 Thurrock?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 196mi (distance from Pontypridd to Thurrock) and its duration is 3h 27min. The other route is 204mi, and its duration is 3h 29min. The slowest route is 207mi, and its duration is 4h 18min.

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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 Thurrock?

Thurrock is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Thurrock has coordinates 51.4934557o,0.3529197o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thurrock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.