Distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newport
The distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Newport is 27 miles by road. Road takes approximately 34 minutes and goes through Troed-y-rhiw, Tredomen, Merthyr Vale, Nelson, Pontllanfraith, Cwmfelinfach and Wattsville.
| Shortest distance by air | 20 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 26.7 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 34 min |
| Fuel amount | 0.9 gal |
| Fuel cost | 3.5 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| 51.74906, -3.37862 | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A470 4 mi, 04 min
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| Troed-y-rhiw | 4 mi | 04 min | 0.1 gal | |
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A470 6 mi, 07 min
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| Nelson | 10 mi | 11 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A472 2 mi, 02 min
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| Tredomen | 12 mi | 13 min | 0.5 gal | |
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A472 2 mi, 03 min
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| Pontllanfraith | 14 mi | 17 min | 0.5 gal | |
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A472 B4251 2 mi, 03 min
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| Cwmfelinfach | 17 mi | 20 min | 0.6 gal | |
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B4251 1 mi, 01 min
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| Brynawel | 17 mi | 22 min | 0.7 gal | |
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B4251 1 mi, 01 min
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| Wattsville | 18 mi | 23 min | 0.7 gal | |
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B4251 A467 8 mi, 10 min
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| Newport | 27 mi | 33 min | 0.8 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Newport?
Fuel cost: 3.5 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 26.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Merthyr Tydfil to Newport?
Driving time: 34 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 12 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 12 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 10 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 2 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 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 26.7 mi 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 19.9 mi.
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 20 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
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 20 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
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 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Pontllanfraith to Merthyr Tydfil is 14 mi and driving will take about 17 min. The road between Pontllanfraith and Newport has length 12 mi and will take approximately 16 min.
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Where is Merthyr Tydfil in relation to Newport?
Merthyr Tydfil is located 20 mi 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.