The road measures 11.27 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 18 minutes to travel its length.
The A4048 is a A Road and is located in the Zone 4 Highways Region.
This is a true long-distance route, journeying through numerous towns like TREDEGAR, Nantybwch, Dukestown, Sirhowy, Georgetown, Hollybush, Markham, Argoed, The Rock, BLACKWOOD, Cwmgelli, Cwmpenmaen, Penmaen, Woodfieldside, Oakdale, and Pontllanfraith.
The road is located entirely within Gwent.