Route from Falkirk to Swale

The distance between Falkirk and Swale is 469 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Swale, County: Kent, England
469 mi , 7 h 49 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Falkirk to Swale on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Swale

469 mi 7 h 49 min
1.
Head east on Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
233 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Garrison Place (A803)
0.3 mi
3.
Make a slight right onto Tanners Road (A803)
839 ft
4.
Keep left onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A803)
61 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glasgow Road (A803)
60 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A803)
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 3rd exit towards Glasgow
185 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards Glasgow
112 ft
11.
Go straight onto A883
1.2 mi
12.
Turn left
107 ft
13.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A8004
143 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A8004
0.4 mi
15.
Go straight onto A8004
370 ft
16.
Take the ramp towards (M80): Glasgow
1.8 mi
17.
Merge right onto M80
7.5 mi
18.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
19.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
20.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
21.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
22.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
23.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
24.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
25.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
27.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
29.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
30.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
31.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
33.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
35.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
37.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
39.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
40.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
41.
Continue onto M2
13 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards A249: Sittingbourne
0.4 mi
43.
Keep left onto M2
1147 ft
44.
Merge right onto A249
2.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
46.
Enter Bobbing Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
664 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
946 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
137 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
0.6 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto St. Paul's Street (B2006)
106 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Paul's Street (B2006)
991 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B2006
162 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto B2006
1252 ft
54.
Turn right onto Milton Road (B2006)
1109 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Michael's Road (A2)
57 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Michael's Road (A2)
0.6 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto East Street (A2)
32 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto East Street (A2)
436 ft
59.
Continue onto Canterbury Road (A2)
0.9 mi
60.
Continue onto The Street (A2)
0.3 mi
61.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
2.2 mi
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Falkirk to Swale with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Falkirk to Swale. The journey using petrol will set you back 81.8 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 40.9 pounds (£81.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 27.27 pounds (£81.8 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 20.45 pounds (£81.8 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Falkirk and Swale is approximately 468.72 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 56.8 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (56.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 81.8 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Falkirk to Swale is 81.8 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Swale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 56.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.35 £ (56.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.9 £ (56.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.18 £ (56.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Falkirk to Swale

The most time-consuming route from Falkirk to Swale spans a distance of 462.83 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Falkirk to Swale is the second suggested route (463mi, 7h 56min) and costs 80.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Falkirk to Swale is the first suggested route (469mi, 7h 49min) and costs 81.8 £.

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 Falkirk to Swale?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 469mi (distance from Falkirk to Swale) and its duration is 7h 49min. The slowest route is 463mi, and its duration is 7h 56min.

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

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk 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.