Route from Port Talbot to South Somerset

The distance between Port Talbot and South Somerset is 119 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
119 mi , 2 h 17 min
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Route from Port Talbot to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to South Somerset

119 mi 2 h 17 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
6.6 mi
14.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M5
28.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Dunball Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Puriton Hill (A39)
37 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Puriton Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
289 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
101 ft
24.
Merge right onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.9 mi
25.
Continue left onto Bath Road (A39)
7.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto Berhill
1 mi
27.
Continue onto Cockrod
2 mi
28.
Turn right onto B3151
4.6 mi
29.
Turn right
364 ft
30.
Continue straight
484 ft
31.
Turn left
108 ft
32.
Turn left onto Catsgore Road
1.4 mi
33.
Turn left onto A372
0.3 mi
34.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Port Talbot to South Somerset by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £20.8. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £10.4 (£20.8/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £6.93 (£20.8/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £5.2 (£20.8/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 119.27 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 119.27 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 14.5 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 14.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £20.8.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Port Talbot to South Somerset amounts to £20.8.

 

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 South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.2 £ (14.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.8 £ (14.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.6 £ (14.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to South Somerset

The second route from Port Talbot to the South Somerset is 116.65 miles and takes 2 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Port Talbot to the South Somerset is 171.6 miles and takes 3 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to South Somerset is the second suggested route (117mi, 2h 23min) and costs 20.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Port Talbot to South Somerset is the first suggested route (119mi, 2h 17min) and costs 20.8 £.

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to South Somerset is the third suggested route (172mi, 3h 42min) and costs 30 £.

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 South Somerset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 119mi (distance from Port Talbot to South Somerset) and its duration is 2h 17min. The other route is 117mi, and its duration is 2h 23min. The slowest route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 42min.

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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 South Somerset?

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.