Pontypridd Wakefield by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypridd and Wakefield by car is 226 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

How far is Wakefield from Pontypridd? The driving distance is 226 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
226 mi , 3 h 50 min
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Route from Pontypridd to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Pontypridd to Wakefield

226 mi 3 h 50 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
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
22 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
44.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
46.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
47.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
48.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
49.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
50.
Keep right onto M1
24.5 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
52.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1141 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1041 ft
54.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
156 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
167 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
74 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
42 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
864 ft
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
102 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
422 ft
64.
Turn left onto Ings Road (A638)
832 ft
65.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
66.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
67.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
68.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
69.
Turn left
233 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypridd to Wakefield?

The expense of driving from Pontypridd to Wakefield, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £39.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £19.7 (£39.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.13 per passenger (£39.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.85 per passenger (£39.4 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Pontypridd to Wakefield, approximately 27.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 225.81 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £39.4 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypridd to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.65 £ (27.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.1 £ (27.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.83 £ (27.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypridd to Wakefield

The second route from Pontypridd to the Wakefield is 225.35 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Pontypridd to the Wakefield is 205.06 miles and takes 4 hours and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypridd to Wakefield is the third suggested route (205mi, 4h 44min) and costs 35.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Pontypridd to Wakefield is the second suggested route (225mi, 4h 22min) and costs 39.3 £.

The most expensive route from Pontypridd to Wakefield is the first suggested route (226mi, 3h 50min) and costs 39.4 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 226mi (distance from Pontypridd to Wakefield) and its duration is 3h 50min. The other route is 225mi, and its duration is 4h 22min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 44min.

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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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.