Route from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen

The distance between Swansea and Blackburn with Darwen is 240 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Blackburn with Darwen, County: Lancashire, England
240 mi , 4 h 10 min
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Route from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen

240 mi 4 h 10 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)
1.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.4 mi
13.
Keep left onto A465
8.1 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
296 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
192 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.6 mi
20.
Make a sharp right onto A465
0.2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
45 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
185 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
29.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
30.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
39.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
43.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
46.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
50.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
52.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
54.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
55.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
56.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
57.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
58.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
59.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
60.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
61.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
62.
Keep right at the fork
321 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1018 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
65.
Merge right onto M65
6.9 mi
66.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
67.
Enter Earcroft Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way (A666)
752 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Earcroft Way (A666)
822 ft
69.
Turn left onto Blackburn Road (A666)
0.9 mi
70.
Continue onto Duckworth Street (A666)
0.3 mi
71.
Turn left onto Duckworth Street
767 ft
72.
Turn right onto Arch Street
92 ft
73.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £42. 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 £21 (£42/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £14 (£42/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £10.5 (£42/4).

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 240.44 miles, this computation entails multiplying 240.44 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 29.1 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 29.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £42.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen stands at £42.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.55 £ (29.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.7 £ (29.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.28 £ (29.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen

The second route from Swansea to the Blackburn with Darwen is 206.27 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

The third route from Swansea to the Blackburn with Darwen is 195.77 miles and takes 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen by car?

The cheapest route from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen is the third suggested route (196mi, 4h 36min) and costs 34.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen is the second suggested route (206mi, 4h 14min) and costs 36 £.

The most expensive route from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen is the first suggested route (240mi, 4h 10min) and costs 42 £.

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 Blackburn with Darwen?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 240mi (distance from Swansea to Blackburn with Darwen) and its duration is 4h 10min. The other route is 206mi, and its duration is 4h 14min. The slowest route is 196mi, and its duration is 4h 36min.

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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 Blackburn with Darwen?

Blackburn with Darwen is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 156 meters above sea level. Blackburn with Darwen has coordinates 53.6957522o,-2.4682985o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackburn with Darwen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.