Route from Port Talbot to Manchester

The distance between Port Talbot and Manchester is 216 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
216 mi , 3 h 55 min
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Route from Port Talbot to Manchester on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Manchester

216 mi 3 h 55 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
37.8 mi
56.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
57.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
58.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
59.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
61.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
62.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
63.
Continue onto M56
6.8 mi
64.
Keep right towards A5103: City Centre
1.9 mi
65.
Continue onto Princess Road (A5103)
3.8 mi
66.
Take the ramp on the left onto A57(M)
1107 ft
67.
Merge right onto Mancunian Way (A57(M))
0.5 mi
68.
Keep right onto Dawson Street (A57)
299 ft
69.
Continue onto A6042
0.5 mi
70.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Way (A34)
717 ft
71.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A6)
572 ft
72.
Turn right onto New Bailey Street (A34)
648 ft
73.
Continue onto Bridge Street West (A34)
1284 ft
74.
Continue onto John Dalton Street (A34)
664 ft
75.
Turn left onto Cross Street
134 ft
76.
Turn right onto Tib Lane
176 ft
77.
Turn left onto Essex Street
442 ft
78.
Turn right onto Chapel Walks
335 ft
79.
Turn right onto Brown Street
230 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Port Talbot to Manchester with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Port Talbot to Manchester. The journey using petrol will set you back 37.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 18.85 pounds (£37.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 12.57 pounds (£37.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 9.43 pounds (£37.7 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Port Talbot and Manchester is approximately 216.06 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 26.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (26.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 37.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Port Talbot to Manchester is 37.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Manchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Manchester

The second route from Port Talbot to the Manchester is 189.93 miles and takes 3 hours and 59 minutes.

The third route from Port Talbot to the Manchester is 183.13 miles and takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Manchester is the third suggested route (183mi, 4h 11min) and costs 32 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Port Talbot to Manchester is the second suggested route (190mi, 3h 59min) and costs 33.2 £.

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Manchester is the first suggested route (216mi, 3h 55min) and costs 37.7 £.

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 Manchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 216mi (distance from Port Talbot to Manchester) and its duration is 3h 55min. The other route is 190mi, and its duration is 3h 59min. The slowest route is 183mi, and its duration is 4h 11min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.