Route from Southampton to Pontypridd

The distance between Southampton and Pontypridd is 139 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Southampton, County: Hampshire, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
139 mi , 2 h 28 min
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Route from Southampton to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Southampton to Pontypridd

139 mi 2 h 28 min
1.
Head north on Above Bar Street
278 ft
2.
Continue onto London Road
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto The Avenue (A33)
1.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
87 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.8 mi
7.
Enter Chilworth Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A27
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
376 ft
9.
Take the ramp towards M3
9.6 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
11.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
25.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards Hungerford
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Bath Road Junction and take the 3rd exit onto Ermin Street (B4000)
321 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Ermin Street (B4000)
3.9 mi
16.
Continue onto Newbury Road (B4000)
1154 ft
17.
Continue onto Baydon Road (B4000)
2.2 mi
18.
Turn left onto A338
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Wickham Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4: South Wales
885 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards M4: South Wales
53 mi
21.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
23.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
25.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
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Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
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You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Southampton to Pontypridd?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £24.3. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £12.15 each (£24.3 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £8.1 a head (£24.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6.08 per person (£24.3 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 16.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £24.3 total comes from for the trip from Southampton to Pontypridd.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Southampton to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.45 £ (16.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.63 £ (16.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.23 £ (16.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southampton to Pontypridd

The second route from Southampton to the Pontypridd is 160.66 miles and takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

The third route from Southampton to the Pontypridd is 166.58 miles and takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Southampton to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (139mi, 2h 28min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Southampton to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (161mi, 2h 52min) and costs 28.1 £.

The most expensive route from Southampton to Pontypridd is the third suggested route (167mi, 3h 17min) and costs 29.1 £.

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 Southampton to Pontypridd?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 139mi (distance from Southampton to Pontypridd) and its duration is 2h 28min. The other route is 161mi, and its duration is 2h 52min. The slowest route is 167mi, and its duration is 3h 17min.

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

Southampton is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Southampton has coordinates 50.9097004o,-1.4043509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southampton 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.