Route from Solihull to Pontypridd

The distance between Solihull and Pontypridd is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
118 mi , 2 h 4 min
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Route from Solihull to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Pontypridd

118 mi 2 h 4 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
12.9 mi
27.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
28.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
29.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
31.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
33.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
34.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Solihull to Pontypridd?

The expense of driving from Solihull to Pontypridd, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £20.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £10.3 (£20.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £6.87 per passenger (£20.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.15 per passenger (£20.6 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 Solihull to Pontypridd, approximately 14.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 118.15 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 £20.6 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.
 

 

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 Solihull to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.15 £ (14.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.77 £ (14.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.58 £ (14.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Pontypridd

The second route from Solihull to the Pontypridd is 116.34 miles and takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (116mi, 2h 28min) and costs 20.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 4min) and costs 20.6 £.

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 Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Solihull to Pontypridd) and its duration is 2h 4min. The slowest route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 28min.

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