Stevenage Pontypool by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stevenage and Pontypool by car is 166 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

How far is Pontypool from Stevenage? The driving distance is 166 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stevenage, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
166 mi , 2 h 48 min
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Route from Stevenage to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Stevenage to Pontypool

166 mi 2 h 48 min
1.
Head south on Silam Road
732 ft
2.
Turn right onto Cuttys Lane
437 ft
3.
Turn left onto St George's Way (A1155)
918 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Monkswood Way (A602)
204 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Monkswood Way (A602)
0.6 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadhall Way (A602)
306 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadhall Way (A602)
0.3 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broadhall Way (A602)
166 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadhall Way (A602)
910 ft
10.
Enter Langley Sidings and take the 2nd exit onto A1(M)
76 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1(M)
9.7 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: St Albans
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
599 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.2 mi
15.
Keep left onto North Orbital (A414)
1.7 mi
16.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
455 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
167 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
19.6 mi
26.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
27.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
28.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
29.
Keep right onto M4
18.7 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
561 ft
31.
Continue onto A4042
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
243 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
1.4 mi
34.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
275 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1.1 mi
36.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
46.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
47.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
50.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
51.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
52.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Stevenage to Pontypool with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Stevenage to Pontypool. The journey using petrol will set you back 29 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 14.5 pounds (£29 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 9.67 pounds (£29 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.25 pounds (£29 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Stevenage and Pontypool is approximately 166.15 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 20.1 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (20.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 29 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Stevenage to Pontypool is 29 pounds.
 

 

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 Stevenage to Pontypool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.05 £ (20.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.7 £ (20.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.03 £ (20.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stevenage to Pontypool

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Stevenage to Pontypool covers 153.27 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 20 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Stevenage to Pontypool is the second suggested route (153mi, 3h 20min) and costs 26.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stevenage to Pontypool is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 48min) and costs 29 £.

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 Stevenage to Pontypool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Stevenage to Pontypool) and its duration is 2h 48min. The slowest route is 153mi, and its duration is 3h 20min.

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

Stevenage is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level. Stevenage has coordinates 51.9037610o,-0.1966120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stevenage 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.