Route from Rochdale to Pontypridd

The distance between Rochdale and Pontypridd is 212 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

From: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
212 mi , 3 h 36 min
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Route from Rochdale to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Rochdale to Pontypridd

212 mi 3 h 36 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
12.9 mi
30.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
31.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
32.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
34.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
36.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
37.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
38.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Rochdale to Pontypridd?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £36.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £18.35 each (£36.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £12.23 a head (£36.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.18 per person (£36.7 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 25.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £36.7 total comes from for the trip from Rochdale to Pontypridd.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Rochdale to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.6 £ (23.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.73 £ (23.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.8 £ (23.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochdale to Pontypridd

The second route from Rochdale to the Pontypridd is 190.57 miles and takes 3 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Rochdale to the Pontypridd is 185.48 miles and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rochdale to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (185mi, 4h 10min) and costs 32.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rochdale to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (191mi, 3h 46min) and costs 33 £.

The most expensive route from Rochdale to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (212mi, 3h 36min) and costs 36.7 £.

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 Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 212mi (distance from Rochdale to Pontypridd) and its duration is 3h 36min. The other route is 191mi, and its duration is 3h 46min. The slowest route is 185mi, and its duration is 4h 10min.

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