Route from Barnsley to Swansea

The distance between Barnsley and Swansea is 235 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
235 mi , 4 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Barnsley to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Barnsley to Swansea

235 mi 4 h 4 min
1.
Head north on Burlington Arcade
156 ft
2.
Turn left onto Eldon Street
623 ft
3.
Continue left onto Shambles Street
1257 ft
4.
Enter Townend Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A628
341 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A628
0.9 mi
6.
Keep right onto Dodworth Road (A628)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Dodworth Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M1
44 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
59 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
10.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
11.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
12.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
14.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
15.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
16.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
17.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
21.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
25.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
40.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
41.
Make a slight left
75 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
44.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
52.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
61.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
62.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
63.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
64.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
65.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
66.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
67.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
68.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
69.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Barnsley to Swansea?

The expense of driving from Barnsley to Swansea, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £41.1. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £20.55 (£41.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.7 per passenger (£41.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.28 per passenger (£41.1 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Barnsley to Swansea, approximately 28.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 235.3 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £41.1 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Barnsley to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.25 £ (28.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.5 £ (28.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.13 £ (28.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barnsley to Swansea

The second route from Barnsley to the Swansea is 223.56 miles and takes 4 hours and 41 minutes.

The third route from Barnsley to the Swansea is 216.72 miles and takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Barnsley to Swansea is the third suggested route (217mi, 4h 55min) and costs 37.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Barnsley to Swansea is the second suggested route (224mi, 4h 41min) and costs 39 £.

The most expensive route from Barnsley to Swansea is the first suggested route (235mi, 4h 4min) and costs 41.1 £.

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 Barnsley to Swansea?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 235mi (distance from Barnsley to Swansea) and its duration is 4h 4min. The other route is 224mi, and its duration is 4h 41min. The slowest route is 217mi, and its duration is 4h 55min.

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

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley 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.