Wandsworth Merthyr Tydfil by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wandsworth and Merthyr Tydfil by car is 169 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

How far is Merthyr Tydfil from Wandsworth? The driving distance is 169 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wandsworth, County: Greater London, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
169 mi , 3 h 3 min
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Route from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil

169 mi 3 h 3 min
1.
Head northwest on Wandsworth Common West Side
369 ft
2.
Merge right onto Huguenot Place (A3)
407 ft
3.
Take the ramp onto A3
105 ft
4.
Turn right to stay on East Hill (A3)
507 ft
5.
Take the ramp on the left onto A214
772 ft
6.
Merge right onto Trinity Road (A214)
535 ft
7.
Merge right onto A217
106 ft
8.
Keep right onto A217
318 ft
9.
Make a slight left onto Bridgend Road (A217)
412 ft
10.
Continue onto Wandsworth Bridge Road (A217)
0.9 mi
11.
Turn right onto New King's Road (A308)
427 ft
12.
Turn left onto Harwood Road (B318)
0.3 mi
13.
Turn slight left onto Fulham Broadway (A304)
164 ft
14.
Continue onto Fulham Road (A304)
618 ft
15.
Turn right onto North End Road (A3219)
0.9 mi
16.
Turn left onto Talgarth Road (A4)
0.5 mi
17.
Continue onto Hammersmith Flyover (A4)
0.7 mi
18.
Continue onto Great West Road (A4)
0.9 mi
19.
Enter Hogarth Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hogarth Lane (A4)
238 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Hogarth Lane (A4)
0.3 mi
21.
Continue onto Ellesmere Road (A4)
0.4 mi
22.
Continue onto Cedars Road (A4)
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Great West Road (A4)
894 ft
24.
Keep right onto M4
110 mi
25.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
27.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
11.1 mi
28.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
336 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
30.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
183 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
192 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
385 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey using petrol will set you back 29.5 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 14.75 pounds (£29.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 9.83 pounds (£29.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.38 pounds (£29.5 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 Wandsworth and Merthyr Tydfil is approximately 169.23 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 20.5 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 (20.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 29.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil is 29.5 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.25 £ (20.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.83 £ (20.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.13 £ (20.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Wandsworth to the Merthyr Tydfil is 177.44 miles and takes 3 hours and 11 minutes.

The third route from Wandsworth to the Merthyr Tydfil is 165.95 miles and takes 3 hours and 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (166mi, 3h 43min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (169mi, 3h 3min) and costs 29.5 £.

The most expensive route from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 11min) and costs 31 £.

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 Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 169mi (distance from Wandsworth to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 3h 3min. The other route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 11min. The slowest route is 166mi, and its duration is 3h 43min.

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

Wandsworth is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Wandsworth has coordinates 51.4570716o,-0.1817824o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wandsworth 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.