Route from Reading to Pontypridd

The distance between Reading and Pontypridd is 117 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
117 mi , 2 h 4 min
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Route from Reading to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Reading to Pontypridd

117 mi 2 h 4 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
32.2 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
15.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
17.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
18.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
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You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Reading to Pontypridd by car?

Embarking on the journey from Reading to Pontypridd, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 20.4 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 10.2 pounds for each of two passengers, 6.8 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.1 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 116.72 miles, the car craves around 14.2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (14.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 20.4 pounds. Thus, the journey from Reading to Pontypridd is marked by a fuel cost of 20.4 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Reading to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.05 £ (14.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.7 £ (14.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.53 £ (14.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Pontypridd

The second route from Reading to the Pontypridd is 126.56 miles and takes 2 hours and 24 minutes.

The third route from Reading to the Pontypridd is 143.39 miles and takes 2 hours and 58 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (117mi, 2h 4min) and costs 20.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Reading to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (127mi, 2h 24min) and costs 22.1 £.

The most expensive route from Reading to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (143mi, 2h 58min) and costs 25 £.

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 Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 117mi (distance from Reading to Pontypridd) and its duration is 2h 4min. The other route is 127mi, and its duration is 2h 24min. The slowest route is 143mi, and its duration is 2h 58min.

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

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.