Ebbw Vale to Merthyr Tydfil: Road Trip Guide & Distance

7.5 miles 12.1 km · straight line
9.8 miles estimated 15.7 km · driving distance
12min estimated drive time
£1 - £2 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ebbw Vale from Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance from Ebbw Vale to Merthyr Tydfil is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) as the crow flies. Merthyr Tydfil is located WSW of Ebbw Vale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 9.8 miles, taking about 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ebbw Vale and Merthyr Tydfil. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ebbw Vale to Merthyr Tydfil

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12min £1 - £2 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Ebbw Vale
51.78°N, 3.21°W
Europe/London
311m elevation
Merthyr Tydfil
51.75°N, 3.38°W
Europe/London
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 3 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients