Route from Rochdale to Pontypool

The distance between Rochdale and Pontypool is 189 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
189 mi , 3 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Rochdale to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Rochdale to Pontypool

189 mi 3 h 15 min
1.
Head northwest on Milkstone Road (B6224)
233 ft
2.
Continue slightly left onto Tweedale Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Manchester Road (A58)
0.5 mi
4.
Take the ramp on the left onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
257 ft
5.
Merge right onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
0.3 mi
6.
Take the ramp towards A627(M)
297 ft
7.
Turn right towards A627(M)
1 mi
8.
Enter Thornham Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M62
1096 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto M62
5.4 mi
10.
Continue onto M60
6.9 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
12.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
14.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
21.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
25.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
29.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
31.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
32.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
39.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
40.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
43.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
44.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
45.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Rochdale to Pontypool?

The expense of driving from Rochdale to Pontypool using petrol amounts to £32.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £16.4 (£32.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.93 per person (£32.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £8.2 per person (£32.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 22.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £32.8 for the trip from Rochdale to Pontypool.
 

 

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 Rochdale to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.35 £ (20.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.9 £ (20.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.18 £ (20.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochdale to Pontypool

The second route from Rochdale to the Pontypool is 170.35 miles and takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.

The third route from Rochdale to the Pontypool is 166.15 miles and takes 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rochdale to Pontypool by car?

The cheapest route from Rochdale to Pontypool is the third suggested route (166mi, 3h 51min) and costs 28.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rochdale to Pontypool is the second suggested route (170mi, 3h 29min) and costs 29.5 £.

The most expensive route from Rochdale to Pontypool is the first suggested route (189mi, 3h 15min) and costs 32.8 £.

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 Rochdale to Pontypool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 189mi (distance from Rochdale to Pontypool) and its duration is 3h 15min. The other route is 170mi, and its duration is 3h 29min. The slowest route is 166mi, and its duration is 3h 51min.

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

Where is Rochdale located?

Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypool?

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.