Route from Airdrie to Swansea

The distance between Airdrie and Swansea is 415 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
415 mi , 7 h 2 min
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Route from Airdrie to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Airdrie to Swansea

415 mi 7 h 2 min
1.
Head west
136 ft
2.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
0.8 mi
3.
Turn right onto Brownsburn Road (B8058)
0.4 mi
4.
Turn left onto Calderbank Road (B802)
0.4 mi
5.
Continue onto Main Street (B802)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B799
824 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto B799
862 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A8
248 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A8
524 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
812 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
2 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.8 mi
15.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 2nd exit
351 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto M74
26.4 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
21.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
22.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
23.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
24.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
28.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
32.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
47.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
48.
Make a slight left
75 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
51.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
58.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
59.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
66.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
67.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
68.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
69.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
70.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
71.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
72.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
73.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
74.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
75.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
76.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
77.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Airdrie to Swansea by car?

Embarking on the journey from Airdrie to Swansea, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 72 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 36 pounds for each of two passengers, 24 pounds for three passengers, and merely 18 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 415.27 miles, the car craves around 50.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (50.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 72 pounds. Thus, the journey from Airdrie to Swansea is marked by a fuel cost of 72 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Airdrie to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 45.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.75 £ (45.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.17 £ (45.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.38 £ (45.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Airdrie to Swansea

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Airdrie to Swansea covers 386.02 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 6 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Airdrie to Swansea is the second suggested route (386mi, 7h 6min) and costs 66.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Airdrie to Swansea is the first suggested route (415mi, 7h 2min) and costs 72 £.

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 Airdrie to Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 415mi (distance from Airdrie to Swansea) and its duration is 7h 2min. The slowest route is 386mi, and its duration is 7h 6min.

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

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie 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.