Route from Port Talbot to Dartford

The distance between Port Talbot and Dartford is 219 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Dartford, County: Kent, England
219 mi , 3 h 49 min
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Route from Port Talbot to Dartford on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Dartford

219 mi 3 h 49 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)
0.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
53.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
17.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
18.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
27.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
28.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
32.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
33.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
34.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.2 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: London (SE & C)
507 ft
36.
Keep right towards A225: Dartford
650 ft
37.
Enter Darenth Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A225: Dartford
751 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards A225: Dartford
0.7 mi
39.
Keep left onto Princes Road (A296)
578 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Road (A296)
248 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road (A296)
0.3 mi
42.
Turn left onto East Hill (A226)
0.4 mi
43.
Turn right onto Home Gardens (A226)
940 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Home Gardens (A226)
89 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Gardens (A226)
356 ft
46.
Make a slight left onto Suffolk Road
1309 ft
47.
Turn right onto Hythe Street
195 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Port Talbot to Dartford?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £38.2. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £19.1 each (£38.2 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £12.73 a head (£38.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.55 per person (£38.2 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 26.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £38.2 total comes from for the trip from Port Talbot to Dartford.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Dartford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.25 £ (26.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.83 £ (26.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.63 £ (26.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Dartford

The slowest route from Port Talbot to the Dartford is 227.23 miles and takes 4 hours and 46 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Dartford is the first suggested route (219mi, 3h 49min) and costs 38.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Dartford is the second suggested route (227mi, 4h 46min) and costs 39.7 £.

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 Dartford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 219mi (distance from Port Talbot to Dartford) and its duration is 3h 49min. The slowest route is 227mi, and its duration is 4h 46min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Port Talbot to Dartford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Port Talbot to Dartford. It provides driving directions from Port Talbot to Dartford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Port Talbot - Dartford 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 Dartford 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 Dartford?

Dartford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dartford has coordinates 51.4462100o,0.2168720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dartford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.