Route from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Wakefield and Merthyr Tydfil is 215 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
215 mi , 3 h 39 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil

215 mi 3 h 39 min
1.
Head northwest
129 ft
2.
Turn left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
298 ft
3.
Turn right onto Cliff Lane
594 ft
4.
Make a slight left onto Drury Lane (A650)
377 ft
5.
Turn right onto Westgate (A642)
686 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quebec Street (A638)
588 ft
7.
Keep left onto Quebec Street (A638)
115 ft
8.
Keep left onto Quebec Street (A638)
149 ft
9.
Continue onto Ings Road (A638)
732 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
187 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
940 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
89 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
109 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
244 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
151 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1078 ft
20.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M1
84 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
67 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
23.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
24.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
25.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
26.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
27.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
28.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
29.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
30.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
34.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
38.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
49.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
55.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
56.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
57.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 37.3 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 18.65 quid each (£37.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 12.43 quid per person (£37.3 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 9.33 quid per person (£37.3 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 26.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 215.05 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 26.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil: 37.3 quid.

 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.75 £ (23.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.83 £ (23.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.88 £ (23.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Wakefield to the Merthyr Tydfil is 212.37 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Wakefield to the Merthyr Tydfil is 193.77 miles and takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (194mi, 4h 33min) and costs 33.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (212mi, 4h 6min) and costs 36.8 £.

The most expensive route from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (215mi, 3h 39min) and costs 37.3 £.

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 Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 215mi (distance from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 3h 39min. The other route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 6min. The slowest route is 194mi, and its duration is 4h 33min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil. It provides driving directions from Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wakefield - Merthyr Tydfil 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 Wakefield to Merthyr Tydfil with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Wakefield located?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield 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.