How far is it from Fochriw to Ystrad?

The distance between Fochriw and Ystrad is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Fochriw to Ystrad?

The drive from Fochriw to Ystrad takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Fochriw to Ystrad?

The fastest route from Fochriw to Ystrad covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Ystrad from Fochriw?

Ystrad lies roughly to the south-west of Fochriw.

Are there charging stations between Fochriw and Ystrad?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Fochriw to Ystrad, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Sarn Park Services, Bridgend (180 kW); Blaina Road, Brynmawr (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 144.

Fochriw Ystrad

Distance: 26 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Fochriw to Ystrad takes about 50 min via A470. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 26 mi

1 Depart right onto Station Terrace 59 yd
2 Continue straight onto Brook Row 139 yd
3 Continue straight onto Pontlottyn Road 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Turn right 2 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 7 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left 119 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight 131 yd
11 Enter roundabout left 102 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left 70 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left 29 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout left 25 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
19 Enter rotary left 27 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left 6 mi
21 Enter rotary slightly left 109 yd
22 Exit rotary straight 4 mi
23 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Gelliwastad Grove 54 yd
26 Continue right onto Gelliwastad Grove 1 mi
27 At end of road, turn right onto Thomas Street 10 yd
28 Continue left onto Thomas Street 56 yd
29 Turn left onto Graigwen Place 128 yd
30 Turn right onto Graigwen Road 169 yd
31 Turn slightly left onto Pantygraigwen Road 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Ty Mawr Road 1 mi
33 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
34 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Llwyncelyn Road 151 yd
35 Continue straight onto Coedcae Road 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout left 53 yd
37 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
38 Enter roundabout left 30 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ferndale Road 82 yd
41 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ferndale Road 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Pleasant View 1 mi
43 Enter roundabout left onto East Road 25 yd
44 Exit roundabout left onto East Road 84 yd
45 Continue straight onto Penrhys Road 1 mi
46 Enter roundabout left onto Penrhys Road 67 yd
47 Exit roundabout left onto Penrhys Road 1 mi
48 Arrive onto Penrhys Road

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The return trip from Ystrad to Fochriw covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

144 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 kW
Sarn Park Services, BridgendSarn Park Services, Bridgend, Cymru / Wales, CF32 9SY180 kW
Blaina Road, BrynmawrBlaina Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4PT120 kW
Sarn Park Services, BridgendSarn Park Services, Bridgend, CF32 9SY120 kW
Green Lady, Pontygwindy RaodGreen Lady, Pontygwindy Raod, Caerphilly, CF83 3HF75 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Ystrad → Penywaun13 mi · 35 min Ystrad → Bryntirion, Bridgend county borough19 mi · 40 min Ystrad → Ynyswen, Rhondda Cynon Taf4 mi · 15 min Ystrad → Coedely8 mi · 15 min Ystrad → Robertstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf11 mi · 30 min Ystrad → Brynmenyn15 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Fochriw to Ystrad?: The distance between Fochriw and Ystrad is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fochriw to Ystrad?: The drive from Fochriw to Ystrad takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Fochriw to Ystrad?: The fastest route from Fochriw to Ystrad covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Ystrad from Fochriw?: Ystrad lies roughly to the south-west of Fochriw.
Are there charging stations between Fochriw and Ystrad?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Fochriw to Ystrad, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Sarn Park Services, Bridgend (180 kW); Blaina Road, Brynmawr (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 144.

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