Route from Ipswich to Swansea

The distance between Ipswich and Swansea is 276 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
276 mi , 4 h 42 min
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Route from Ipswich to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Swansea

276 mi 4 h 42 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Handford Road (A1071)
24 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto London Road (A1071)
2.1 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto A1214
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A12
524 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
51.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
9.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
11.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
12.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
13.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
14.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
64 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
18.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
21.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
22.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
23.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
24.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
25.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
26.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Ipswich to Swansea by car?

The journey from Ipswich to Swansea by car comes with a price tag of £47.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £23.9 for the trip (£47.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £15.93 each (£47.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £11.95 each (£47.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 33.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £47.8 comes from for the trip from Ipswich to Swansea.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £47.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.1 £ (30.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.07 £ (30.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.55 £ (30.2/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Swansea

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Ipswich to Swansea covers 282.37 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 52 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Swansea is the first suggested route (276mi, 4h 42min) and costs 47.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Swansea is the second suggested route (282mi, 4h 52min) and costs 48.9 £.

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 Ipswich to Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 276mi (distance from Ipswich to Swansea) and its duration is 4h 42min. The slowest route is 282mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich 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.