Route from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Watford and Merthyr Tydfil is 172 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
172 mi , 2 h 59 min
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Route from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil

172 mi 2 h 59 min
1.
Head north on Gladstone Road
779 ft
2.
Turn left onto Queen's Place
132 ft
3.
Turn right onto Queens Road
1243 ft
4.
Continue onto Woodford Road
911 ft
5.
Continue onto Station Road
702 ft
6.
Continue onto Langley Road
0.5 mi
7.
Turn left onto Langley Road
0.3 mi
8.
Turn right onto Hempstead Road (A411)
1.2 mi
9.
Enter Hunton Bridge Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Hunton Cross Spur (M25)
28 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Hunton Cross Spur (M25)
15.6 mi
11.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
12.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
13.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
14.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
16.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
11.1 mi
17.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
336 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
5.5 mi
19.
Enter Abercanaid Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
183 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A470
192 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
1.2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
385 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
311 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swansea Road (A4102)
144 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Swansea Road (A4102)
0.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Joseph Parry Way (A4054)
0.3 mi
28.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 30.1 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 15.05 £ (30.1/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 10.03 £ (30.1/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 7.53 £ (30.1/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (172.11 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 30.1 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 172.11 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 20.9 liters

Fuel needed = 20.9 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 20.9 liters x 144 pence per liter = 30.1 £

Fuel cost from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil = 30.1 £

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.4 £ (20.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.93 £ (20.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.2 £ (20.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil

The second route from Watford to the Merthyr Tydfil is 156.58 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Watford to the Merthyr Tydfil is 154.46 miles and takes 3 hours and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil is the third suggested route (154mi, 3h 11min) and costs 27 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (157mi, 3h 4min) and costs 27.3 £.

The most expensive route from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (172mi, 2h 59min) and costs 30.1 £.

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 Watford to Merthyr Tydfil?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 172mi (distance from Watford to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 2h 59min. The other route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 154mi, and its duration is 3h 11min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Watford 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 Watford located?

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford 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.