Route from Swansea to Ashford

The distance between Swansea and Ashford is 243 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
243 mi , 4 h 12 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Ashford

243 mi 4 h 12 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
53.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
17.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
18.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
27.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
28.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
32.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
33.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
34.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
35.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
36.
Merge right onto M20
24.9 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
44.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
45.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
46.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Swansea to Ashford by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £42.4. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £21.2 (£42.4/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £14.13 per person (£42.4/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £10.6 per person (£42.4/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 242.89 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 242.89 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 29.4 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 29.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £42.4.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Swansea to Ashford amounts to £42.4.

 

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 Swansea to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.7 £ (29.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.8 £ (29.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.35 £ (29.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Ashford

The most time-consuming route from Swansea to Ashford spans a distance of 266.47 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Ashford is the first suggested route (243mi, 4h 12min) and costs 42.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Ashford is the second suggested route (266mi, 5h 39min) and costs 46.5 £.

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 Swansea to Ashford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 243mi (distance from Swansea to Ashford) and its duration is 4h 12min. The slowest route is 266mi, and its duration is 5h 39min.

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

Where is Swansea located?

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.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.