Route from Thanet to Port Talbot

The distance between Thanet and Port Talbot is 263 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Thanet, County: Kent, England
To: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
263 mi , 4 h 32 min
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Route from Thanet to Port Talbot on map



Driving directions from Thanet to Port Talbot

263 mi 4 h 32 min
1.
Head west
173 ft
2.
Make a slight left onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
3.
Continue onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
4.
Turn right onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B2190
14 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
613 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
47 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1100 ft
9.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
326 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
341 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
13.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
169 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
16.2 mi
15.
Continue onto M2
12.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A249: Sittingbourne
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Stockbury Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A249
158 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A249
5.6 mi
19.
Enter Detling Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M20: London
924 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards M20: London
8.5 mi
21.
Keep left towards Gatwick
10 mi
22.
Merge right onto M25
35.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
25.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
27.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
29.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
30.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
31.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
33.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
42.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
43.
Keep right onto M4
64 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
45.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.4 mi
46.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
47.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
48.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
49.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
50.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
51.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
52.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
53.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Thanet to Port Talbot by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £45.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £22.75 (£45.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.17 (£45.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £11.38 (£45.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 262.61 miles, this computation entails multiplying 262.61 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 31.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 31.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £45.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Thanet to Port Talbot stands at £45.5.

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Thanet to Port Talbot.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.4 £ (28.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.6 £ (28.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.2 £ (28.8/4) /p.

Where is Thanet located?

Thanet is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Thanet has coordinates 51.3602516o,1.3484663o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thanet 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.