Route from Swindon to Pontypridd

The distance between Swindon and Pontypridd is 79 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
79 mi , 1 h 26 min
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Route from Swindon to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Pontypridd

79 mi 1 h 26 min
1.
Head southeast on Prospect Hill
206 ft
2.
Continue onto Prospect Place
495 ft
3.
Turn right onto King William Street
543 ft
4.
Turn left onto Eastcott Road
280 ft
5.
Turn right onto Bath Road (A4289)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue slightly right onto Kingshill Road (A4289)
0.5 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wootton Bassett Road (A3102)
7 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Wootton Bassett Road (A3102)
0.6 mi
9.
Enter Mannington and take the 1st exit onto Great Western Way (A3102)
18 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Western Way (A3102)
1.5 mi
11.
Enter Blagrove and take the 2nd exit onto Great Western Way (A3102)
157 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Western Way (A3102)
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Spittleborough Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M4(W): South Wales
941 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards M4(W): South Wales
35 mi
15.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
17.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
19.
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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How much is the expense of driving from Swindon to Pontypridd?

The expense of driving from Swindon to Pontypridd, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £13.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £6.85 (£13.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.57 per passenger (£13.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.43 per passenger (£13.7 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 Swindon to Pontypridd, approximately 9.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 79.16 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 £13.7 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.
 

 

The cost of fuel when driving a car is influenced by various factors. These include the distance covered, the driving conditions (such as traffic congestion, slow-paced driving, regular driving, or aggressive driving), the fuel efficiency of the vehicle, the vehicle's condition, prevailing weather conditions, and the current price of fuel. Each of these elements can impact fuel expenses and should be considered when estimating the overall cost of driving.

Diesel cost from Swindon to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.35 £ (8.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.9 £ (8.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.18 £ (8.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Pontypridd

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Swindon to Pontypridd covers 105.35 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 5 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (79mi, 1h 26min) and costs 13.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (105mi, 2h 5min) and costs 18.3 £.

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 Swindon to Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 79mi (distance from Swindon to Pontypridd) and its duration is 1h 26min. The slowest route is 105mi, and its duration is 2h 5min.

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

Swindon is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 135 meters above sea level. Swindon has coordinates 51.5557739o,-1.7797176o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swindon 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.