Route from Gateshead to Swansea

The distance between Gateshead and Swansea is 339 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
339 mi , 5 h 47 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Gateshead to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Swansea

339 mi 5 h 47 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
2.7 mi
4.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
356 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
84 mi
6.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
8.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
10.
Merge right onto M18
50.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
12.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
13.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
14.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
16.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
17.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
18.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
23.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
27.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
42.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
43.
Make a slight left
75 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
46.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
53.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
54.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
61.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
63.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
64.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
65.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
66.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
67.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
68.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
69.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
70.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
71.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Gateshead to Swansea by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £59.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 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 £29.6 (£59.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £19.73 (£59.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £14.8 (£59.2/4).

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 339.24 miles, this computation entails multiplying 339.24 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 41.1 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 41.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £59.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Gateshead to Swansea stands at £59.2.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 41.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.55 £ (41.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.7 £ (41.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.28 £ (41.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Swansea

An alternative route from Gateshead to the Swansea is 359.64 miles and takes 6 hours and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Swansea is the first suggested route (339mi, 5h 47min) and costs 59.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Swansea is the second suggested route (360mi, 6h 8min) and costs 62.8 £.

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 Gateshead to Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 339mi (distance from Gateshead to Swansea) and its duration is 5h 47min. The slowest route is 360mi, and its duration is 6h 8min.

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

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead 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.