Route from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Rutherglen and Merthyr Tydfil is 386 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
386 mi , 6 h 25 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil

386 mi 6 h 25 min
1.
Head north on Glebe Place
23 ft
2.
Turn right onto Toryglen Road
430 ft
3.
Turn left onto Burnhill Street (B768)
872 ft
4.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
1 mi
5.
Keep left onto A724
0.3 mi
6.
Turn right
88 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right onto M74
4.3 mi
8.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
9.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
10.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
11.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
12.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
13.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
17.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
21.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
32.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
38.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
39.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
40.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil?

Well, using petrol, it's £67.3. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £33.65 for the trip (£67.3 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £22.43 each (£67.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £16.83 each (£67.3 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 46.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £67.3 comes from for the trip from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil.

 

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 Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.35 £ (46.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.57 £ (46.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.68 £ (46.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil covers 361.6 miles and necessitates 6 hours and 32 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (362mi, 6h 32min) and costs 63.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (386mi, 6h 25min) and costs 67.3 £.

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 Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 386mi (distance from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 6h 25min. The slowest route is 362mi, and its duration is 6h 32min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil. It provides driving directions from Rutherglen to Merthyr Tydfil, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rutherglen - Merthyr Tydfil route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Rutherglen located?

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen 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.