Route from Birmingham to Swale

The distance between Birmingham and Swale is 172 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Swale, County: Kent, England
172 mi , 2 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Birmingham to Swale on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Swale

172 mi 2 h 59 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep right onto M6
31.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
24.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
26.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
28.
Continue onto M2
13 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A249: Sittingbourne
0.4 mi
30.
Keep left onto M2
1147 ft
31.
Merge right onto A249
2.3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
33.
Enter Bobbing Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
664 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
946 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
137 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto St. Paul's Street (B2006)
106 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Paul's Street (B2006)
991 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B2006
162 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto B2006
1252 ft
41.
Turn right onto Milton Road (B2006)
1109 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Michael's Road (A2)
57 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Michael's Road (A2)
0.6 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto East Street (A2)
32 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto East Street (A2)
436 ft
46.
Continue onto Canterbury Road (A2)
0.9 mi
47.
Continue onto The Street (A2)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
2.2 mi
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Birmingham to Swale by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £30.1. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £15.05 (£30.1/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.03 (£30.1/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.53 (£30.1/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 172.38 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 172.38 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 20.9 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 20.9 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £30.1.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Birmingham to Swale amounts to £30.1.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Swale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.45 £ (20.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.97 £ (20.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.23 £ (20.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Swale

The second route from Birmingham to the Swale is 190.36 miles and takes 3 hours and 13 minutes.

The third route from Birmingham to the Swale is 164.68 miles and takes 3 hours and 53 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Swale is the third suggested route (165mi, 3h 53min) and costs 28.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Birmingham to Swale is the first suggested route (172mi, 2h 59min) and costs 30.1 £.

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Swale is the second suggested route (190mi, 3h 13min) and costs 33.2 £.

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 Birmingham to Swale?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 172mi (distance from Birmingham to Swale) and its duration is 2h 59min. The other route is 190mi, and its duration is 3h 13min. The slowest route is 165mi, and its duration is 3h 53min.

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

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham 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.