Route from Swansea to Basildon

The distance between Swansea and Basildon is 234 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
234 mi , 3 h 60 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Basildon

234 mi 3 h 60 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
111 mi
14.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
17.
Keep right onto M25
38.7 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
23.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
24.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
31.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
34.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
35.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Swansea to Basildon by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Swansea to Basildon is £40.9 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 £20.45 for the journey (£40.9 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £13.63 (£40.9 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £10.23 (£40.9 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 28.4 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £40.9 fare for the journey from Swansea to Basildon.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £40.9, 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.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.15 £ (28.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.43 £ (28.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.08 £ (28.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Basildon

An alternative route from Swansea to the Basildon is 229.11 miles and takes 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Basildon is the second suggested route (229mi, 4h 48min) and costs 40 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Basildon is the first suggested route (234mi, 3h 60min) and costs 40.9 £.

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 Swansea to Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Swansea to Basildon) and its duration is 3h 60min. The slowest route is 229mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

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

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.