Route from Reading to Swansea

The distance between Reading and Swansea is 146 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
146 mi , 2 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Reading to Swansea

146 mi 2 h 37 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Castle Street (A4155)
399 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street (A4155)
504 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (A4155)
0.7 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
65 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
2.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (A4)
139 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Theale Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4
954 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
72 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
64 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.4 mi
16.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
17.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
18.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
19.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
20.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
21.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
22.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
23.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


What's the expense of traveling from Reading to Swansea by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 25.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 12.65 quid each (£25.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 8.43 quid (£25.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.33 quid (£25.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Reading and Swansea is about 145.91 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 17.7 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (17.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 25.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Reading to Swansea: 25.3 pounds.
 

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8 £ (16/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.33 £ (16/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4 £ (16/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Swansea

The slowest route from Reading to the Swansea is 162.04 miles and takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Swansea by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Swansea is the first suggested route (146mi, 2h 37min) and costs 25.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Swansea is the second suggested route (162mi, 3h 25min) and costs 28.1 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Reading to Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 146mi (distance from Reading to Swansea) and its duration is 2h 37min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 3h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Reading to Swansea by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Reading to Swansea. It provides driving directions from Reading to Swansea, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Reading - Swansea route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Reading to Swansea with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Swansea?

Swansea is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Swansea has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swansea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.