Distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff
The distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff is 38 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 29 minutes and goes through Troed-y-rhiw, Merthyr Vale and Hawthorn.
| Shortest distance by air | 33 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 38 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 29 min |
| Fuel amount | 3 L |
| Fuel cost | 4.5 GBP |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| 51.74906, -3.37862 | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A470 6 km, 04 min
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| Troed-y-rhiw | 6 km | 04 min | 0.5 L | |
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A470 16 km, 11 min
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| Hawthorn | 22 km | 15 min | 1.9 L | |
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A470 16 km, 14 min
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| Cardiff | 38 km | 29 min | 3.2 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff?
Fuel cost: 4.5 GBP
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 38 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.49 GBP / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff?
Driving time: 29 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 16 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 10 min
- 8 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 6 min
- 7 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 5 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 64 km/h = 1 min
- 5 km with a maximum speed 48 km/h = 6 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff by land?
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff is 38 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff respectively.
How far is Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff is 33 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Merthyr Tydfil from Cardiff by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 33 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 8 min to cover the distance of 33 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff?
The halfway point between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff is Hawthorn. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Hawthorn to Merthyr Tydfil is 22 km and driving will take about 15 min. The road between Hawthorn and Cardiff has length 16 km and will take approximately 14 min.
Where is Merthyr Tydfil in relation to Cardiff?
Merthyr Tydfil is located 33 km north-west of Cardiff.
Merthyr Tydfil has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.74906, longitude -3.37862.
Cardiff has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.48165, longitude -3.17919.
Which highway goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff?
The route from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff follows A470.