Pontypridd Torbay by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Torbay by car is 136 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

How far is Torbay from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 136 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
136 mi , 2 h 26 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Torbay

136 mi 2 h 26 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
6.6 mi
11.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
12.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
14.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M5
75 mi
16.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
19.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
20.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
21.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
22.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
23.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
24.
Turn right
256 ft
25.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
26.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
27.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
30.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Pontypridd to Torbay by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 23.8 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £11.9 (equivalent to 23.8/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 7.93 pounds (23.8/3) per passenger.
5.95 pounds (23.8/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(136.42 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 23.8 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)16.5 litres are consumed (136.42 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 16.5 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 16.5 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 23.8 pounds

23.8 pounds for fuel to get from Pontypridd to Torbay
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.25 £ (16.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.5 £ (16.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.13 £ (16.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Torbay

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Pontypridd to Torbay covers 219.61 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 37 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Torbay is the first suggested route (136mi, 2h 26min) and costs 23.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Torbay is the second suggested route (220mi, 4h 37min) and costs 38.3 £.

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 Torbay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 136mi (distance from Pontypridd to Torbay) and its duration is 2h 26min. The slowest route is 220mi, and its duration is 4h 37min.

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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 Torbay?

Torbay is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Torbay has coordinates 50.4619209o,-3.5253150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torbay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.