Route from Birmingham to Swansea

The distance between Birmingham and Swansea is 136 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
136 mi , 2 h 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Birmingham to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Swansea

136 mi 2 h 34 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 1st exit
54 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
269 ft
10.
Continue straight
499 ft
11.
Merge right onto St Chads Queensway (A38)
43 ft
12.
Keep right onto Queensway (A38)
0.3 mi
13.
Make a slight left to stay on Great Charles Street Queensway
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto B4135
842 ft
15.
Keep left onto Parade
545 ft
16.
Go straight onto Sandpits (B4135)
825 ft
17.
Continue onto Summer Hill Road (B4135)
1049 ft
18.
Enter Spring Hill and take the 2nd exit onto Spring Hill (A457)
143 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Hill (A457)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Dudley Road (A457)
0.5 mi
21.
Make a slight left onto City Road (A4040)
1.2 mi
22.
Turn right onto Sandon Road (A4040)
741 ft
23.
Turn left onto Barnsley Road (A4040)
720 ft
24.
Turn right onto Hagley Road (A456)
1.5 mi
25.
Enter Holly Bush Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hagley Road West (A456)
148 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Hagley Road West (A456)
1302 ft
27.
Continue onto Quinton Expressway (A456)
0.7 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Quinton Expressway (A456)
107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Quinton Expressway (A456)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Quinton Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M5: London
311 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout towards M5: London
1305 ft
32.
Merge right onto M5
30.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
36.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
40.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
55.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
56.
Make a slight left
75 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
59.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
66.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
67.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
74.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
75.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
76.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
77.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
78.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
79.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
80.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
81.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
82.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
83.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
84.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
85.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Birmingham to Swansea by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £23.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £11.75 (£23.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.83 (£23.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.88 (£23.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 135.71 miles, this computation entails multiplying 135.71 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 16.5 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 16.5 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £23.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Birmingham to Swansea stands at £23.5.

 

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 Birmingham to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.45 £ (14.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.97 £ (14.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.73 £ (14.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Swansea

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Birmingham to Swansea covers 126.87 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 58 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Swansea is the second suggested route (127mi, 2h 58min) and costs 22 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Swansea is the first suggested route (136mi, 2h 34min) and costs 23.5 £.

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 Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 136mi (distance from Birmingham to Swansea) and its duration is 2h 34min. The slowest route is 127mi, and its duration is 2h 58min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Birmingham to Swansea by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Birmingham to Swansea. It provides driving directions from Birmingham to Swansea, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Birmingham - Swansea route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 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.