Route from Solihull to Pontypool

The distance between Solihull and Pontypool is 96 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
96 mi , 1 h 43 min
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Route from Solihull to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Pontypool

96 mi 1 h 43 min
1.
Head southeast on Manor Square
215 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Square
148 ft
3.
Continue onto New Road
504 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on New Road
1199 ft
5.
Turn right onto Warwick Road (B4102)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
36 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
8.
Merge right onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
843 ft
9.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 3rd exit
818 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
5 mi
12.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
13.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
14.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
16.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
18.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
22.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
26.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
28.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
29.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
36.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
37.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
40.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
41.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
42.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £16.7. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £8.35 (£16.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.57 per passenger (£16.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £4.18 per passenger (£16.7 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 11.6 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £16.7 comes from for the journey from Solihull to Pontypool.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Solihull to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.8 £ (11.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.87 £ (11.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.9 £ (11.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Pontypool

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Solihull to Pontypool covers 92.33 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 7 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Pontypool is the second suggested route (92mi, 2h 7min) and costs 16.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Pontypool is the first suggested route (96mi, 1h 43min) and costs 16.7 £.

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 Solihull to Pontypool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 96mi (distance from Solihull to Pontypool) and its duration is 1h 43min. The slowest route is 92mi, and its duration is 2h 7min.

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

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull 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.