Route from Aberdare to Swale

The distance between Aberdare and Swale is 222 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Aberdare, County: Aberdare, Wales
To: Swale, County: Kent, England
222 mi , 3 h 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Aberdare to Swale on map



Driving directions from Aberdare to Swale

222 mi 3 h 56 min
1.
Head southeast on Gadlys Road (B4275)
840 ft
2.
Turn left onto A4233
729 ft
3.
Continue straight onto A4233
439 ft
4.
Turn right onto A4059
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4059
158 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
872 ft
7.
Keep left onto A4059
238 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4059
110 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
1.1 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4059
177 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
0.3 mi
12.
Turn right onto A4059
1.5 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4059
45 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A4059
4.2 mi
15.
Enter Abercynon Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A470
717 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A470
9.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
18.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
20.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
25.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
26.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
27.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
41.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
42.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
43.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
44.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
45.
Merge right onto M20
11.4 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Lenham
0.3 mi
47.
Enter Hollingbourne Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M20
876 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto M20
858 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ashford Road (A20)
119 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashford Road (A20)
0.3 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Eyhorne Street
31 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Eyhorne Street
1.3 mi
53.
Continue slightly right onto Upper Street
612 ft
54.
Continue onto Hollingbourne Hill
0.8 mi
55.
Continue straight
938 ft
56.
Turn right onto Ringlestone Road
1.9 mi
57.
Keep left onto Ringlestone Road
3.1 mi
58.
Turn left onto The Street
0.4 mi
59.
Turn left onto Chequers Hill
1.4 mi
60.
Turn right
0.6 mi
61.
Continue onto Tickham Lane
1.4 mi
62.
Turn left onto Norton Lane
0.8 mi
63.
Turn left onto London Road (A2)
745 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Aberdare to Swale?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 38.8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 19.4 quid each (£38.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 12.93 quid per person (£38.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 9.7 quid per person (£38.8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 26.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 222.19 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 26.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Aberdare to Swale: 38.8 quid.

 

 

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 Aberdare to Swale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.45 £ (26.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.97 £ (26.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.73 £ (26.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Aberdare to Swale

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Aberdare to Swale covers 232.38 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 58 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Aberdare to Swale by car?

The cheapest route from Aberdare to Swale is the first suggested route (222mi, 3h 56min) and costs 38.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Aberdare to Swale is the second suggested route (232mi, 4h 58min) and costs 40.6 £.

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 Aberdare to Swale?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 222mi (distance from Aberdare to Swale) and its duration is 3h 56min. The slowest route is 232mi, and its duration is 4h 58min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Aberdare to Swale by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Aberdare to Swale. It provides driving directions from Aberdare to Swale, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Aberdare - Swale 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 Aberdare to Swale with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Aberdare located?

Aberdare is located in Aberdare county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Aberdare has coordinates 51.7161540o,-3.4518160o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdare from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Swale?

Swale is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Swale has coordinates 51.3231670o,0.8224796o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.