Route from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Rugby and Merthyr Tydfil is 127 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Rugby, County: Warwickshire, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
127 mi , 2 h 22 min
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Route from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil

127 mi 2 h 22 min
1.
Head east on Lawrence Sheriff Street (A428)
249 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Lawrence Sheriff Street (A428)
433 ft
3.
Keep right onto Rüsselsheim Way (A428)
1075 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Lawford Road (A428)
1.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Rugby Road (A428)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Coventry Road (A428)
1.5 mi
7.
Continue onto Rugby Road (A428)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Coventry Road (A428)
1.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Fosse Way (A428)
0.3 mi
10.
Turn left onto Rugby Road (A428)
95 ft
11.
Make a slight left to stay on Rugby Road (A428)
3.1 mi
12.
Enter TGI Island and take the 1st exit
7 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
1171 ft
14.
Merge right onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
1.7 mi
15.
Continue onto Stonebridge Highway (A46)
1.2 mi
16.
Keep left onto A46
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Festival Island and take the 1st exit onto A46
529 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
10.1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stratford Road (A46)
208 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Stratford Road (A46)
1 mi
21.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A46)
0.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
178 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.7 mi
24.
Continue onto A46
2.7 mi
25.
Continue onto A46
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A46
326 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.3 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alcester Road (A46)
107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Alcester Road (A46)
5.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A46
79 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.2 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
224 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
145 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
1.7 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
169 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
154 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
148 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.7 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
42 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
6.8 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashchurch Road (A46)
341 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashchurch Road (A46)
3.1 mi
46.
Enter Ashchurch Interchange and take the 3rd exit
943 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
48.
Merge right onto M5
2.9 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
50.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M50
94 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
52.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
56.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
67.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
73.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
74.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
75.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
76.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £22.1. 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 £11.05 (£22.1/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.37 (£22.1/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.53 (£22.1/4).

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 126.86 miles, this computation entails multiplying 126.86 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 15.4 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 15.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £22.1.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil stands at £22.1.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.7 £ (15.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.13 £ (15.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.85 £ (15.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Rugby to the Merthyr Tydfil is 136.7 miles and takes 2 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Rugby to the Merthyr Tydfil is 125.48 miles and takes 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The cheapest route from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (125mi, 2h 31min) and costs 21.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (127mi, 2h 22min) and costs 22.1 £.

The most expensive route from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (137mi, 2h 23min) and costs 23.9 £.

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 Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 127mi (distance from Rugby to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 2h 22min. The other route is 137mi, and its duration is 2h 23min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 2h 31min.

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Where is Rugby located?

Rugby is located in Warwickshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Rugby has coordinates 52.3708780o,-1.2650320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rugby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.