How far is it from Lower Machen to Ponthir?

The distance between Lower Machen and Ponthir is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Machen to Ponthir?

The drive from Lower Machen to Ponthir takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Lower Machen to Ponthir?

The fastest route from Lower Machen to Ponthir covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Ponthir from Lower Machen?

Ponthir lies roughly to the north-east of Lower Machen.

Are there charging stations between Lower Machen and Ponthir?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lower Machen to Ponthir, including Newport Road, Magor (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 191.

Lower Machen Ponthir

Distance: 14 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Lower Machen to Ponthir takes about 30 min via A468. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 14 mi

1 Depart onto Old Road 90 yd
2 Turn left onto Caerphilly Road 4 mi
3 Enter roundabout straight onto Forge Road 23 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Forge Road 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right 97 yd
6 Keep slightly left onto Forge Road 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly left 3 mi
8 Continue straight 143 yd
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 83 yd
11 Turn straight onto Malpas Road 2 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left 96 yd
13 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi

14 Turn slightly left 92 yd
15 Merge slightly right onto Llantarnam Bypass 2 mi
16 Enter roundabout left onto Turnpike Road 102 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Turnpike Road 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Caerleon Road 120 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Caerleon Road 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout left onto Caerleon Road 74 yd
21 Exit roundabout left onto Caerleon Road 2 mi
22 Turn left onto Candwr Park 86 yd
23 Continue left onto Candwr Park 1 mi
24 Continue left onto Candwr Park 72 yd
25 Arrive right

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The return trip from Ponthir to Lower Machen covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

191 chargers

Newport Road, MagorNewport Road, Magor, Cymru / Wales, NP26 3DG350 kW
Coldra Woods Drive, NewportColdra Woods Drive, Newport, Cymru / Wales, NP18 1HQ250 kW
Croescadarn Road, CardiffCroescadarn Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HE250 kW
Malpas Road, NewportMalpas Road, Newport, Wales, NP20 6NF150 kW
Sainsbury's, NewportSainsbury's, Newport, NP20 5NJ150 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Ponthir → Ridgeway, Newport7 mi · 15 min Ponthir → Hollybush, Torfaen County Borough6 mi · 15 min Ponthir → Southville, Torfaen County Borough4 mi · 10 min Ponthir → Forge Hammer4 mi · 15 min Ponthir → Upper Cwmbran6 mi · 20 min Ponthir → Old Cwmbran4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Lower Machen to Ponthir?: The distance between Lower Machen and Ponthir is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lower Machen to Ponthir?: The drive from Lower Machen to Ponthir takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Lower Machen to Ponthir?: The fastest route from Lower Machen to Ponthir covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Ponthir from Lower Machen?: Ponthir lies roughly to the north-east of Lower Machen.
Are there charging stations between Lower Machen and Ponthir?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lower Machen to Ponthir, including Newport Road, Magor (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 191.

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