Wishaw Pontypridd by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wishaw and Pontypridd by car is 385 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

How far is Pontypridd from Wishaw? The driving distance is 385 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
385 mi , 6 h 26 min
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Route from Wishaw to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Wishaw to Pontypridd

385 mi 6 h 26 min
1.
Head southwest on Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
2.
Turn left onto Stewarton Street (A721)
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Wishaw Road (A721)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Overtown Road (A71)
164 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Overtown Road (A71)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue slightly left onto Main Street (A71)
0.6 mi
7.
Continue onto Horsley Brae (A71)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
531 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
74 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
19 mi
13.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
14.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
15.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
21.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
25.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
29.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
30.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
31.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
32.
Keep left onto M4
16.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
34.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
36.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
37.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
38.
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: £67.2. 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 £33.6 (£67.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £22.4 per passenger (£67.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £16.8 per passenger (£67.2 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 46.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £67.2 comes from for the journey from Wishaw to Pontypridd.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wishaw to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.3 £ (46.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.53 £ (46.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.65 £ (46.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wishaw to Pontypridd

The most time-consuming route from Wishaw to Pontypridd spans a distance of 363.76 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wishaw to Pontypridd by car?

The cheapest route from Wishaw to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (364mi, 6h 37min) and costs 63.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wishaw to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (385mi, 6h 26min) and costs 67.2 £.

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 Wishaw to Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 385mi (distance from Wishaw to Pontypridd) and its duration is 6h 26min. The slowest route is 364mi, and its duration is 6h 37min.

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

Where is Wishaw located?

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.