Route from Reading to Neath

The distance between Reading and Neath is 146 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
146 mi , 2 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Neath on map



Driving directions from Reading to Neath

146 mi 2 h 37 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Castle Street (A4155)
399 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street (A4155)
504 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (A4155)
0.7 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
65 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
2.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
139 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Theale Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4
954 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
72 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
64 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.4 mi
16.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
17.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
18.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
19.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
20.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
21.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
22.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
23.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Reading to Neath by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £25.5. 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 £12.75 (£25.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £8.5 (£25.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £6.38 (£25.5/4).

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 145.91 miles, this computation entails multiplying 145.91 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 17.7 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 17.7 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £25.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Reading to Neath stands at £25.5.

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Reading to Neath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.85 £ (17.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.9 £ (17.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.43 £ (17.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Neath

The second route from Reading to the Neath is 162.04 miles and takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Neath by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Neath is the first suggested route (146mi, 2h 37min) and costs 25.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Neath is the second suggested route (162mi, 3h 25min) and costs 28.3 £.

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 Reading to Neath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 146mi (distance from Reading to Neath) and its duration is 2h 37min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 3h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Reading to Neath by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Reading to Neath. It provides driving directions from Reading to Neath, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Reading - Neath 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 Reading to Neath with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Neath?

Neath is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Neath has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Neath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.