Distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newport

The distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Newport is 43 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 33 minutes and goes through Troed-y-rhiw, Tredomen, Merthyr Vale, Nelson, Pontllanfraith, Cwmfelinfach and Wattsville.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
51.74906, -3.37862 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A470 6 km, 04 min
Troed-y-rhiw 6 km 0:04 04 min 0.5 L
A470 10 km, 06 min
Nelson 16 km 0:11 11 min 1.3 L
A472 3 km, 02 min
Tredomen 19 km 0:13 13 min 1.7 L
A472 4 km, 03 min
Pontllanfraith 23 km 0:16 16 min 2.0 L
A472 B4251 4 km, 03 min
Cwmfelinfach 27 km 0:19 19 min 2.3 L
B4251 2 km, 01 min
Brynawel 28 km 0:21 21 min 2.5 L
B4251 1 km, 01 min
Wattsville 29 km 0:22 22 min 2.5 L
B4251 A467 13 km, 10 min
Newport 43 km 0:33 33 min 3.0 L

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 4.9 GBP

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 43 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 Newport?

Driving time: 33 min

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

  • 19 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 11 min
  • 14 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 10 min
  • 3 km with a maximum speed 64 km/h = 2 min
  • 6 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 Newport by land?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newport is 43 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 Newport respectively.

How far is Merthyr Tydfil to Newport by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Merthyr Tydfil and Newport is 32 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 Newport respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Merthyr Tydfil from Newport by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 32 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 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 Newport?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 8 min to cover the distance of 32 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 Newport?

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

The distance from Pontllanfraith to Merthyr Tydfil is 23 km and driving will take about 16 min. The road between Pontllanfraith and Newport has length 20 km and will take approximately 16 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Tredomen is in 19 km from Merthyr Tydfil and 23 km from Newport
  • Nelson is in 16 km from Merthyr Tydfil and 26 km from Newport
  • Cwmfelinfach is in 27 km from Merthyr Tydfil and 16 km from Newport

Where is Merthyr Tydfil in relation to Newport?

Merthyr Tydfil is located 32 km north-west of Newport.

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

Newport has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.58823, longitude -2.9975.

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