Route from Solihull to Port Talbot

The distance between Solihull and Port Talbot is 138 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
138 mi , 2 h 29 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Solihull to Port Talbot on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Port Talbot

138 mi 2 h 29 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
37.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
38.
Make a slight left
75 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
41.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
48.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
49.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
56.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
58.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
59.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
60.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
61.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
62.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
63.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
64.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
65.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
66.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Solihull to Port Talbot by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 24.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 12.05 quid each (£24.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 8.03 quid (£24.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.03 quid (£24.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Solihull and Port Talbot is about 138.29 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 16.8 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (16.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 24.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Solihull to Port Talbot: 24.1 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Solihull to Port Talbot.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.4 £ (16.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.6 £ (16.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.2 £ (16.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Port Talbot

The most time-consuming route from Solihull to Port Talbot spans a distance of 134.98 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Port Talbot is the second suggested route (135mi, 2h 55min) and costs 23.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Port Talbot is the first suggested route (138mi, 2h 29min) and costs 24.1 £.

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 Port Talbot?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 138mi (distance from Solihull to Port Talbot) and its duration is 2h 29min. The slowest route is 135mi, and its duration is 2h 55min.

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