Route from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay

The distance between Port Talbot and Colwyn Bay is 153 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
153 mi , 3 h 45 min
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Route from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay

153 mi 3 h 45 min
1.
Head northeast on The Kingsway
58 ft
2.
Continue onto Orchard Street
1048 ft
3.
Continue onto New Orchard Street (A4118)
512 ft
4.
Continue onto Dyfatty Street (A4118)
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Carmarthen Road (A483)
0.6 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carmarthen Road (A483)
165 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Carmarthen Road (A483)
1181 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carmarthen Road (A483)
117 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Carmarthen Road (A483)
1.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Pontarddulais Road (A483)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A483)
167 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A483)
1.3 mi
13.
Keep right at the fork
324 ft
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
6.4 mi
15.
Enter Pont Abraham and take the 1st exit towards A48: Carmarthen
446 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Carmarthen
2.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cross Hands Business & Food Parks
0.3 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
125 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
20.
Make a slight left onto A476
236 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
71 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout
68 ft
23.
Make a slight left onto Heol Parc Mawr (A476)
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A476
154 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A476
7.7 mi
26.
Turn left onto Heol Cennen (A483)
1192 ft
27.
Continue onto Bridge Street (A483)
0.3 mi
28.
Continue onto Rhosmaen Street (A483)
0.6 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
241 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
401 ft
31.
Turn left onto Talley Road (B4302)
6.8 mi
32.
Make a slight right onto B4302
1.2 mi
33.
Turn left onto B4337
1.5 mi
34.
Turn right
636 ft
35.
Turn left
476 ft
36.
Continue straight
606 ft
37.
Keep right at the fork
2.4 mi
38.
Continue straight
786 ft
39.
Turn right
2.3 mi
40.
Turn left onto A482
4.3 mi
41.
Turn right onto College Street (A482)
968 ft
42.
Continue onto North Road (A482)
4.4 mi
43.
Turn right onto B4337
10.9 mi
44.
Turn right onto A487
272 ft
45.
Turn right onto A487
7.5 mi
46.
Make a slight left onto Penparcau Road (A487)
528 ft
47.
Turn right onto A4120
0.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heol-y-Bont (A4120)
362 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Heol-y-Bont (A4120)
0.4 mi
50.
Turn right onto Rhes-Y-Bont / Bridge Terrace (A44)
147 ft
51.
Turn left onto Rhiw Brialli / Primrose Hill
643 ft
52.
Continue onto Primrose Hill
0.6 mi
53.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
54.
Turn left
0.6 mi
55.
Merge left onto A487
2.3 mi
56.
Turn left onto B4353
1.4 mi
57.
Turn right
0.3 mi
58.
Turn right
2.9 mi
59.
Merge right onto A487
1.2 mi
60.
Make a slight left onto A487
7.7 mi
61.
Continue straight onto Heol Pentrerhedyn (A487)
315 ft
62.
Continue onto Pentrerhedyn Street (A487)
0.3 mi
63.
Continue onto Penrallt Street (A487)
462 ft
64.
Turn left onto Heol y Doll (A487)
7.6 mi
65.
Make a slight left onto Rhiw Staerdywyll
0.3 mi
66.
Make a sharp right onto B4405
0.4 mi
67.
Make a slight right onto B4405
0.5 mi
68.
Turn left onto A487
4.1 mi
69.
Turn left onto A470
2.7 mi
70.
Continue straight onto A470
1.3 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
87 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
0.8 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
103 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
13.6 mi
75.
Continue onto A487
2.1 mi
76.
Turn right onto A496
1.4 mi
77.
Keep left onto Pencefn Road (A496)
3.1 mi
78.
Continue onto Ffordd Pencefn (A496)
0.3 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Llwyn-y-Gell (A470)
11 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto Llwyn-y-Gell (A470)
10 mi
81.
Turn right onto A470
0.6 mi
82.
Turn left onto A5
517 ft
83.
Make a slight right onto A470
4.1 mi
84.
Turn left onto Ffordd yr Orsaf (A470)
91 ft
85.
Turn right to stay on Ffordd yr Orsaf (A470)
0.3 mi
86.
Continue onto Ffordd Llanwrst (A470)
451 ft
87.
Continue onto Llanrwst Road (A470)
3.4 mi
88.
Continue onto Ffordd Llanrwst (A470)
7.1 mi
89.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Conway Road (A470)
15 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto Conway Road (A470)
310 ft
91.
Enter Glan Conwy Interchange and take the 4th exit towards A55: Chester
863 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout towards A55: Chester
0.3 mi
93.
Merge right onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
3 mi
94.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
904 ft
95.
Turn right onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
687 ft
96.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
97.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
98.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
99.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
100.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 26.7 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 13.35 quid each (£26.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 8.9 quid (£26.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.68 quid (£26.7 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Port Talbot and Colwyn Bay is about 152.99 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 18.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (18.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 26.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay: 26.7 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.25 £ (18.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.17 £ (18.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.63 £ (18.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay

The second route from Port Talbot to the Colwyn Bay is 180.62 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Port Talbot to the Colwyn Bay is 181.67 miles and takes 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is the first suggested route (153mi, 3h 45min) and costs 26.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is the second suggested route (181mi, 3h 48min) and costs 31.5 £.

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is the third suggested route (182mi, 3h 51min) and costs 31.7 £.

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 Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay) and its duration is 3h 45min. The other route is 181mi, and its duration is 3h 48min. The slowest route is 182mi, and its duration is 3h 51min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay. It provides driving directions from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Port Talbot - Colwyn Bay route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Port Talbot located?

Port Talbot is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Port Talbot has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Port Talbot from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.