How far is it from Pontypool to Forge Side?

The distance between Pontypool and Forge Side is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pontypool to Forge Side?

The drive from Pontypool to Forge Side takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Pontypool to Forge Side?

The fastest route from Pontypool to Forge Side covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Forge Side from Pontypool?

Forge Side lies roughly to the north-west of Pontypool.

Are there charging stations between Pontypool and Forge Side?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Pontypool to Forge Side, including Lion Street, Abergavenny (400 kW); EV Charging Station #485175 (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 145.

Pontypool Forge Side

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Pontypool to Forge Side takes about 20 min via A4043. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 7 mi

1 Depart left onto East View 81 yd
2 Turn left onto High Street 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout left 25 yd
4 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight onto St Lukes Road 13 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto St Lukes Road 43 yd
7 Turn straight onto St Luke's Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Snatchwood Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Broad Street 147 yd
10 Continue straight onto Station Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Cwmavon Road 2 mi
12 Turn sharp left onto Shop Road 1 mi
13 Turn sharp right 40 yd

14 Turn slightly left 79 yd
15 Turn right onto Varteg Road 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Forge Side Road 1 mi
17 Turn right 60 yd
18 Arrive 1 yd

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The return trip from Forge Side to Pontypool covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

145 chargers

Lion Street, AbergavennyLion Street, Abergavenny, Wales, NP7 5PE400 kW
EV Charging Station #485175Cymru / Wales, NP7 9LH350 kW
Coldra Woods Drive, NewportColdra Woods Drive, Newport, Cymru / Wales, NP18 1HQ250 kW
Malpas Road, NewportMalpas Road, Newport, Wales, NP20 6NF150 kW
Sainsbury's, NewportSainsbury's, Newport, NP20 5NJ150 kW

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Forge Side → Croes y pant11 mi · 20 min Forge Side → Rhiwderin21 mi · 40 min Forge Side → Cwmynyscoy8 mi · 20 min Forge Side → Llanddewi Fach12 mi · 25 min Forge Side → Brynygwenin12 mi · 20 min Forge Side → Cwmyoy17 mi · 30 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 Pontypool to Forge Side?: The distance between Pontypool and Forge Side is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pontypool to Forge Side?: The drive from Pontypool to Forge Side takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Pontypool to Forge Side?: The fastest route from Pontypool to Forge Side covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Forge Side from Pontypool?: Forge Side lies roughly to the north-west of Pontypool.
Are there charging stations between Pontypool and Forge Side?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Pontypool to Forge Side, including Lion Street, Abergavenny (400 kW); EV Charging Station #485175 (350 kW); Coldra Woods Drive, Newport (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 145.

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