Route from Carlisle to Swindon

The distance between Carlisle and Swindon is 272 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
To: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
272 mi , 4 h 34 min
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Route from Carlisle to Swindon on map



Driving directions from Carlisle to Swindon

272 mi 4 h 34 min
1.
Head northwest on Lowther Street (A7)
577 ft
2.
Turn right onto Lonsdale Street
652 ft
3.
Continue onto Chiswick Street
748 ft
4.
Turn right onto Hartington Place
138 ft
5.
Turn left onto Warwick Road
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
827 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
1065 ft
9.
Merge right onto M6
88 mi
10.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
11.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
12.
Keep left onto M5
53.9 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.9 mi
14.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
2.9 mi
15.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
239 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
17.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
148 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
12.1 mi
19.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
0.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2.1 mi
21.
Continue onto Cricklade Bypass (A419)
7.8 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
987 ft
23.
Enter White Hart and take the 4th exit onto Oxford Road (A4312)
1101 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4312)
0.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Slade Drive (A4312)
1020 ft
26.
Enter Greenbridge and take the 2nd exit onto Drakes Way (A4312)
289 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Drakes Way (A4312)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Drakes Way and take the 2nd exit onto Queens Drive (A4312)
207 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Queens Drive (A4312)
1144 ft
30.
Turn left
92 ft
31.
Keep left onto Drove Road (B4289)
1010 ft
32.
Turn right onto Groundwell Road
0.4 mi
33.
Keep left onto Crombey Street
449 ft
34.
Make a slight left onto Eastcott Hill
734 ft
35.
Turn left onto Warwick Road
246 ft
36.
Turn left onto Swindon Road
398 ft
37.
Turn right onto Prospect Hill
467 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Carlisle to Swindon by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £47.6. 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 £23.8 (£47.6/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.87 (£47.6/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £11.9 (£47.6/4).

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 272.49 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 272.49 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 33 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 33 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £47.6.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Carlisle to Swindon amounts to £47.6.

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Carlisle to Swindon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.5 £ (33/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11 £ (33/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.25 £ (33/4) /p.

Where is Carlisle located?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Swindon?

Swindon is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 135 meters above sea level. Swindon has coordinates 51.5557739o,-1.7797176o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swindon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.