Route from Port Talbot to Luton

The distance between Port Talbot and Luton is 202 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
202 mi , 3 h 28 min
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Route from Port Talbot to Luton on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Luton

202 mi 3 h 28 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
111 mi
14.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
17.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
19.
Merge right onto M1
8.5 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: Luton (South)
0.4 mi
21.
Enter Pepperstock and take the 2nd exit onto New Airport Way (A1081)
949 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto New Airport Way (A1081)
0.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1081
1060 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road
259 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road
0.8 mi
26.
Continue onto Castle Street
426 ft
27.
Keep right onto Castle Street
1016 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A505
93 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
1290 ft
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You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £35.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £17.6 (£35.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.73 per passenger (£35.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £8.8 per passenger (£35.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 24.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £35.2 comes from for the journey from Port Talbot to Luton.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Luton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.2 £ (24.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.13 £ (24.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.1 £ (24.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Luton

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Port Talbot to Luton covers 185.33 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 54 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Luton is the second suggested route (185mi, 3h 54min) and costs 32.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Luton is the first suggested route (202mi, 3h 28min) and costs 35.2 £.

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 Luton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 202mi (distance from Port Talbot to Luton) and its duration is 3h 28min. The slowest route is 185mi, and its duration is 3h 54min.

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

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.