Lancaster Swindon by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Lancaster and Swindon by car is 206 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

How far is Swindon from Lancaster? The driving distance is 206 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
206 mi , 3 h 31 min
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Route from Lancaster to Swindon on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Swindon

206 mi 3 h 31 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
383 ft
2.
Turn right onto Common Garden Street
425 ft
3.
Continue onto Brock Street
370 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thurnham Street (A6)
1061 ft
5.
Continue onto South Road (A6)
1076 ft
6.
Enter The Pointer and take the 2nd exit onto Greaves Road (A6)
211 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Scotforth Road (A6)
3.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6: Preston
78 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: Preston
554 ft
12.
Keep right towards M6(S): Preston
19.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep left onto M5
53.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.9 mi
17.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
2.9 mi
18.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
239 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
20.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
148 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
12.1 mi
22.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
0.8 mi
23.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2.1 mi
24.
Continue onto Cricklade Bypass (A419)
7.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
987 ft
26.
Enter White Hart and take the 4th exit onto Oxford Road (A4312)
1101 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4312)
0.6 mi
28.
Continue onto Slade Drive (A4312)
1020 ft
29.
Enter Greenbridge and take the 2nd exit onto Drakes Way (A4312)
289 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Drakes Way (A4312)
0.9 mi
31.
Enter Drakes Way and take the 2nd exit onto Queens Drive (A4312)
207 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Queens Drive (A4312)
1144 ft
33.
Turn left
92 ft
34.
Keep left onto Drove Road (B4289)
1010 ft
35.
Turn right onto Groundwell Road
0.4 mi
36.
Keep left onto Crombey Street
449 ft
37.
Make a slight left onto Eastcott Hill
734 ft
38.
Turn left onto Warwick Road
246 ft
39.
Turn left onto Swindon Road
398 ft
40.
Turn right onto Prospect Hill
467 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Lancaster to Swindon by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Lancaster to Swindon is £36 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £18 for the journey (£36 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £12 (£36 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £9 (£36 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 25 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £36 fare for the journey from Lancaster to Swindon.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £36, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Swindon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.5 £ (25/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.33 £ (25/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.25 £ (25/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Swindon

The slowest route from Lancaster to the Swindon is 217.23 miles and takes 4 hours and 60 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lancaster to Swindon by car?

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Swindon is the first suggested route (206mi, 3h 31min) and costs 36 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Swindon is the second suggested route (217mi, 4h 60min) and costs 37.9 £.

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 Lancaster to Swindon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 206mi (distance from Lancaster to Swindon) and its duration is 3h 31min. The slowest route is 217mi, and its duration is 4h 60min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Lancaster to Swindon by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Lancaster to Swindon. It provides driving directions from Lancaster to Swindon, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Lancaster - Swindon 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 Lancaster to Swindon with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Lancaster located?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster 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.