Route from Gloucester to Swale

The distance between Gloucester and Swale is 166 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Swale, County: Kent, England
166 mi , 2 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Gloucester to Swale on map



Driving directions from Gloucester to Swale

166 mi 2 h 53 min
1.
Head northwest on Metz Way (A4302)
17 ft
2.
Make a sharp right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
3.
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Walls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
216 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
0.7 mi
6.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
358 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
0.6 mi
8.
Enter Zoons Court Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
198 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
4.3 mi
10.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
239 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
12.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
12.1 mi
14.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
0.8 mi
15.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Cricklade Bypass (A419)
11.6 mi
17.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M4
59 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto M4
40.5 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
21.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
22.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
23.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
24.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
25.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
29.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
34.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
36.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
38.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
39.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
40.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
41.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
42.
Merge right onto M20
11.4 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Lenham
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Hollingbourne Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M20
876 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto M20
858 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ashford Road (A20)
119 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashford Road (A20)
0.3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Eyhorne Street
31 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Eyhorne Street
1.3 mi
50.
Continue slightly right onto Upper Street
612 ft
51.
Continue onto Hollingbourne Hill
0.8 mi
52.
Continue straight
938 ft
53.
Turn right onto Ringlestone Road
1.9 mi
54.
Keep left onto Ringlestone Road
3.1 mi
55.
Turn left onto The Street
0.4 mi
56.
Turn left onto Chequers Hill
1.4 mi
57.
Turn right
0.6 mi
58.
Continue onto Tickham Lane
1.4 mi
59.
Turn left onto Norton Lane
0.8 mi
60.
Turn left onto London Road (A2)
745 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Gloucester to Swale?

The expense of driving from Gloucester to Swale using petrol amounts to £28.7. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £14.35 (£28.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £9.57 per person (£28.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.18 per person (£28.7 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 20.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £28.7 for the trip from Gloucester to Swale.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Gloucester to Swale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.05 £ (18.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.03 £ (18.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.53 £ (18.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gloucester to Swale

The most time-consuming route from Gloucester to Swale spans a distance of 163.76 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gloucester to Swale is the second suggested route (164mi, 3h 34min) and costs 28.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gloucester to Swale is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 53min) and costs 28.7 £.

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 Gloucester to Swale?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Gloucester to Swale) and its duration is 2h 53min. The slowest route is 164mi, and its duration is 3h 34min.

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

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester 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.