Route from Sheffield to Swansea

The distance between Sheffield and Swansea is 221 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Sheffield, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
221 mi , 3 h 57 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sheffield to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Sheffield to Swansea

221 mi 3 h 57 min
1.
Head north on Barker's Pool
8 ft
2.
Continue onto Leopold Street
1065 ft
3.
Turn right onto Bailey Street
578 ft
4.
Turn left onto Broad Lane (B6539)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Brook Hill (B6539)
464 ft
6.
Enter University Square and take the 1st exit onto Upper Hanover Street (A61)
5 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Hanover Street (A61)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Hanover Way (A61)
0.3 mi
9.
Enter Moore Street and take the 3rd exit onto Moore Street (A625)
403 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Moore Street (A625)
467 ft
11.
Continue onto Ecclesall Road (A625)
503 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto Summerfield Street
1004 ft
13.
Continue onto Washington Road
1175 ft
14.
Continue onto Wostenholm Road
857 ft
15.
Make a slight left onto Steade Road
0.3 mi
16.
Turn right onto Abbeydale Road (A621)
0.7 mi
17.
Turn left onto Woodseats Road
0.5 mi
18.
Make a slight right onto The Dale
1095 ft
19.
Turn right onto Chesterfield Road (A61)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Meadowhead (A61)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter Meadowhead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chesterfield
298 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Chesterfield
0.7 mi
23.
Enter Bowshaw and take the 3rd exit onto Unstone-Dronfield By-Pass (A61)
554 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Unstone-Dronfield By-Pass (A61)
4.9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A61
311 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A61
0.7 mi
27.
Keep right at the fork
170 ft
28.
Keep left onto A61
1.4 mi
29.
Keep left onto A617
5.1 mi
30.
Keep right onto A617
324 ft
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The South
28.5 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
33.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
34.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
35.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
36.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
37.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
38.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
39.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
40.
Keep right onto M5
22.8 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
44.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
63.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
64.
Make a slight left
75 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
67.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
74.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
75.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
82.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
83.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
84.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
85.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
86.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
87.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
88.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
89.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
90.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
91.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
92.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
93.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Sheffield to Swansea by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £38.7. 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 £19.35 (£38.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £12.9 (£38.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £9.68 (£38.7/4).

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 221.46 miles, this computation entails multiplying 221.46 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 26.8 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 26.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £38.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Sheffield to Swansea stands at £38.7.

 

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 Sheffield to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.4 £ (26.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.93 £ (26.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.7 £ (26.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sheffield to Swansea

The second route from Sheffield to the Swansea is 226.26 miles and takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

The third route from Sheffield to the Swansea is 201.81 miles and takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sheffield to Swansea is the third suggested route (202mi, 4h 33min) and costs 35.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sheffield to Swansea is the first suggested route (221mi, 3h 57min) and costs 38.7 £.

The most expensive route from Sheffield to Swansea is the second suggested route (226mi, 4h 15min) and costs 39.5 £.

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 Sheffield to Swansea?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 221mi (distance from Sheffield to Swansea) and its duration is 3h 57min. The other route is 226mi, and its duration is 4h 15min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 33min.

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

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Sheffield has coordinates 53.3811290o,-1.4700850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sheffield 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.