Route from Port Talbot to Darlington

The distance between Port Talbot and Darlington is 308 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Darlington, County: Durham, England
308 mi , 5 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Port Talbot to Darlington on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Darlington

308 mi 5 h 15 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.4 mi
13.
Keep left onto A465
8.1 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
296 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
192 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.6 mi
20.
Make a sharp right onto A465
0.2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
45 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
185 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
29.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
30.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
39.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
43.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
46.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
50.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
52.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
54.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
55.
Merge right onto M5
22 mi
56.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
57.
Keep left towards The NORTH
14.5 mi
58.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
59.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
60.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
61.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
62.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
63.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
65.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
66.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
67.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
68.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
69.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
70.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
71.
Keep left towards A66(M): Darlington
2.2 mi
72.
Enter Blackwell Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bridge Road (A66)
499 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road (A66)
0.6 mi
74.
Enter Blands Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
177 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
1.1 mi
76.
Enter Grange Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Road (A167)
430 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Road (A167)
149 ft
78.
Turn left onto Grange Road
488 ft
79.
Turn left onto Coniscliffe Road
302 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Port Talbot to Darlington?

The expense of driving from Port Talbot to Darlington using petrol amounts to £53.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £26.9 (£53.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £17.93 per person (£53.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £13.45 per person (£53.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 37.3 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £53.8 for the trip from Port Talbot to Darlington.
 

 

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 Port Talbot to Darlington.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.65 £ (37.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.43 £ (37.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.33 £ (37.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Darlington

The most time-consuming route from Port Talbot to Darlington spans a distance of 329.44 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Darlington is the first suggested route (308mi, 5h 15min) and costs 53.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Darlington is the second suggested route (329mi, 5h 36min) and costs 57.5 £.

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 Darlington?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 308mi (distance from Port Talbot to Darlington) and its duration is 5h 15min. The slowest route is 329mi, and its duration is 5h 36min.

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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 Darlington?

Darlington is located in Durham county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 55 meters above sea level. Darlington has coordinates 54.5236100o,-1.5594580o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Darlington from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.