Tunbridge Wells Merthyr Tydfil by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Merthyr Tydfil by car is 202 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

How far is Merthyr Tydfil from Tunbridge Wells? The driving distance is 202 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tunbridge Wells, County: Kent, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
202 mi , 3 h 32 min
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Route from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil

202 mi 3 h 32 min
1.
Head northwest on Crescent Road (A264)
79 ft
2.
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
780 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Grosvenor Road
350 ft
4.
Keep left onto Grosvenor Road
739 ft
5.
Continue right onto St John's Road (A26)
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto London Road (A26)
1.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Quarry Hill Road (A26)
891 ft
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: London
0.5 mi
9.
Merge right onto Tonbridge Bypass (A21)
4.9 mi
10.
Continue onto Sevenoaks Bypass (A21)
4 mi
11.
Continue towards M25: Gatwick
0.4 mi
12.
Take exit 5 on the left towards M25 (W): (M23)
35.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
14.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
17.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
19.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
20.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
21.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
25.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
29.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
32.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
33.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
35.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
11.1 mi
36.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
336 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
38.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
183 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
192 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
385 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
46.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £35.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £17.6 (£35.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.73 per passenger (£35.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £8.8 per passenger (£35.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 24.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £35.2 comes from for the journey from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.2 £ (24.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.13 £ (24.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.1 £ (24.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil

An alternative route from Tunbridge Wells to the Merthyr Tydfil is 209.96 miles and takes 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

The cheapest route from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (202mi, 3h 32min) and costs 35.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (210mi, 4h 31min) and costs 36.6 £.

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 Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 202mi (distance from Tunbridge Wells to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 3h 32min. The slowest route is 210mi, and its duration is 4h 31min.

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Where is Tunbridge Wells located?

Tunbridge Wells is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 112 meters above sea level. Tunbridge Wells has coordinates 51.1323770o,0.2636950o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tunbridge Wells from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.