Route from Rochdale to Port Talbot

The distance between Rochdale and Port Talbot is 232 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 1 minute.

From: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
232 mi , 4 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Rochdale to Port Talbot on map



Driving directions from Rochdale to Port Talbot

232 mi 4 h 1 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
40.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
41.
Make a slight left
75 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
44.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
52.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
61.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
62.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
63.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
64.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
65.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
66.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
67.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
68.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
69.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Rochdale to Port Talbot?

The expense of driving from Rochdale to Port Talbot, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £40.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £20.1 (£40.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.4 per passenger (£40.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.05 per passenger (£40.2 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Rochdale to Port Talbot, approximately 28.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 231.86 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £40.2 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Rochdale to Port Talbot.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.7 £ (25.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.47 £ (25.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.35 £ (25.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochdale to Port Talbot

The second route from Rochdale to the Port Talbot is 202.61 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.

The third route from Rochdale to the Port Talbot is 193.41 miles and takes 4 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rochdale to Port Talbot is the third suggested route (193mi, 4h 34min) and costs 33.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rochdale to Port Talbot is the second suggested route (203mi, 4h 5min) and costs 35.1 £.

The most expensive route from Rochdale to Port Talbot is the first suggested route (232mi, 4h 1min) and costs 40.2 £.

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 Port Talbot?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 232mi (distance from Rochdale to Port Talbot) and its duration is 4h 1min. The other route is 203mi, and its duration is 4h 5min. The slowest route is 193mi, and its duration is 4h 34min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Rochdale to Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot?

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.