Route from Reading to Swindon

The distance between Reading and Swindon is 40.1 miles. Travel time is 49 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
40.1 mi , 49 min
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Route from Reading to Swindon on map



Driving directions from Reading to Swindon

40.1 mi 49 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
30.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A419
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Road (A419)
951 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (A419)
0.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A419
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards A4259
520 ft
18.
Go straight onto Marlborough Road (A4259)
1 mi
19.
Enter Coate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
117 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
50 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
1136 ft
23.
Enter Pipers and take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
289 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
1117 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
67 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
870 ft
27.
Turn left onto Newport Street (B4289)
883 ft
28.
Turn right onto Devizes Road (A4289)
916 ft
29.
Turn left onto Devizes Road (A4289)
99 ft
30.
Turn right onto Victoria Road
0.3 mi
31.
Turn left onto Cross Street
427 ft
32.
Turn left onto Prospect Hill
339 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Reading to Swindon with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Reading to Swindon. The journey using petrol will set you back 6.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 3.45 pounds (£6.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.3 pounds (£6.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.73 pounds (£6.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Reading and Swindon is approximately 40.06 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 4.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (4.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 6.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Reading to Swindon is 6.9 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Swindon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.2 £ (4.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.47 £ (4.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.1 £ (4.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Swindon

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Reading to Swindon covers 41.19 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 4 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Swindon is the first suggested route (40.1mi, 49min) and costs 6.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Swindon is the second suggested route (41.2mi, 1h 4min) and costs 7.1 £.

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 Swindon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.1mi (distance from Reading to Swindon) and its duration is 49min. The slowest route is 41.2mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Reading to Swindon by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Reading to Swindon. It provides driving directions from Reading to Swindon, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Reading - Swindon 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 Swindon 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 Swindon?

Swindon is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 135 meters above sea level. Swindon has coordinates 51.5557739o,-1.7797176o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swindon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.