Port Talbot Merthyr Tydfil by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Port Talbot and Merthyr Tydfil by car is 31.1 miles. The driving time is 39 minutes.

How far is Merthyr Tydfil from Port Talbot? The driving distance is 31.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
31.1 mi , 39 min
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Route from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil

31.1 mi 39 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 3rd exit onto A470
370 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
0.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
52 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £5.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £2.7 (£5.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £1.8 (£5.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.35 (£5.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 31.12 miles, this computation entails multiplying 31.12 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 3.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 3.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £5.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil stands at £5.4.

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.9 £ (3.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.27 £ (3.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.95 £ (3.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil

The slowest route from Port Talbot to the Merthyr Tydfil is 30.79 miles and takes 41 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 31.1mi (distance from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 39min. The slowest route is 30.8mi, and its duration is 41min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Port Talbot to Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.