Route from Swansea to Bedford

The distance between Swansea and Bedford is 194 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
194 mi , 3 h 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Bedford

194 mi 3 h 34 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
11.9 mi
14.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: The Midlands
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M5 North: The Midlands
27.4 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
966 ft
17.
Keep right towards Cirencester
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Brockworth Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A417: Cirencester
68 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards A417: Cirencester
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
3.2 mi
21.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
23 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
31 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
212 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A436
133 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
4.2 mi
27.
Turn right onto A40
5.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
84 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
30.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
38.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
3 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Bicester
697 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards Bicester
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto A34
6.1 mi
43.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
5.1 mi
45.
Take exit 10 on the left towards B430: Brackley
0.4 mi
46.
Enter Ardley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
323 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
48.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
213 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
50.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A421
342 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
131 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tingewick Road (A421)
159 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Tingewick Road (A421)
0.8 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
103 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.3 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
202 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
161 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
110 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
182 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
74 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4.4 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
114 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.7 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
125 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1 mi
72.
Enter Bottledump Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
139 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
74.
Enter Tattenhoe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
131 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
76.
Enter Windmill Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
121 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
136 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
80.
Enter Elfield Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
160 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
82.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
147 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
84.
Enter Coffee Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Standing Way (A421)
191 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto Standing Way (A421)
229 ft
86.
Continue onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
757 ft
87.
Enter Hospital Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
139 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1075 ft
89.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
128 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
401 ft
91.
Enter Netherfield Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
27 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1.1 mi
93.
Enter Kents Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
197 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.7 mi
95.
Enter Brinklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
316 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
97.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
169 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.6 mi
99.
Enter Fen Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
240 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.6 mi
101.
Enter Eagle Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
198 ft
102.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.9 mi
103.
Keep left onto A421
8.1 mi
104.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
105.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
106.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
107.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
108.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
109.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
110.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
111.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
112.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Swansea to Bedford by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 33.9 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 16.95 quid each (£33.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 11.3 quid (£33.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 8.48 quid (£33.9 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Swansea and Bedford is about 194.07 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 23.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (23.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 33.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Swansea to Bedford: 33.9 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.75 £ (23.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.83 £ (23.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.88 £ (23.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Bedford

The second route from Swansea to the Bedford is 203.85 miles and takes 3 hours and 44 minutes.

The third route from Swansea to the Bedford is 188.11 miles and takes 3 hours and 46 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Bedford is the third suggested route (188mi, 3h 46min) and costs 32.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swansea to Bedford is the first suggested route (194mi, 3h 34min) and costs 33.9 £.

The most expensive route from Swansea to Bedford is the second suggested route (204mi, 3h 44min) and costs 35.6 £.

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 Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 194mi (distance from Swansea to Bedford) and its duration is 3h 34min. The other route is 204mi, and its duration is 3h 44min. The slowest route is 188mi, and its duration is 3h 46min.

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

Bedford is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Bedford has coordinates 52.1359729o,-0.4666546o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bedford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.