Distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cwmbran

The distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbran is 42 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 31 minutes and goes through Dowlais Top, Nantyglo and Forge Side.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
51.74906, -3.37862 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A4102 4 km, 03 min
Dowlais Top 4 km 0:03 03 min 0.2 L
A465 16 km, 10 min
Nantyglo 19 km 0:13 13 min 1.5 L
B4248 5 km, 03 min
Forge Side 24 km 0:17 17 min 1.9 L
B4248 A4043 18 km, 13 min
51.65135, -3.02768 42 km 0:31 31 min 3.5 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbran?

Fuel cost: 4.9 GBP

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 42 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.45 GBP / L)

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How long is a car ride from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbran?

Driving time: 31 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 29 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 18 min
  • 2 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 min
  • 4 km with a maximum speed 64 km/h = 3 min
  • 3 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 3 min
  • 3 km with a maximum speed 48 km/h = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbran by land?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cwmbran is 42 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 Cwmbran respectively.

What city is halfway between Merthyr Tydfil and Cwmbran?

The halfway point between Merthyr Tydfil and Cwmbran is Nantyglo. It is located about 2 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Nantyglo to Merthyr Tydfil is 19 km and driving will take about 13 min. The road between Nantyglo and Cwmbran has length 23 km and will take approximately 17 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Forge Side is in 24 km from Merthyr Tydfil and 18 km from Cwmbran

Where is Merthyr Tydfil in relation to Cwmbran?

Merthyr Tydfil is located 27 km north-west of Cwmbran.

Merthyr Tydfil has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.74906, longitude -3.37862.

Cwmbran has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.65135, longitude -3.02768.

Which highway goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbran?

The route from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbran follows A465.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • A4043: 8 km
  • B4248: 7 km
  • A4051: 4 km
  • B4246: 3 km
  • A4042: 2 km
  • A472: 1 km
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