Route from Swansea to Blackwood

The distance between Swansea and Blackwood is 46.5 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
46.5 mi , 1 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Blackwood

46.5 mi 1 h 1 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)
3.4 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Tredegar Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4048
530 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
552 ft
40.
Enter Crown Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
113 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Ashvale Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
156 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
219 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
1055 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
105 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.7 mi
48.
Continue straight onto A4048
0.8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Road (A4048)
204 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto New Road (A4048)
0.9 mi
51.
Continue onto Newport Road (A4048)
4.3 mi
52.
Continue onto New Road (A4048)
969 ft
53.
Continue onto Newport Road (A4048)
1.3 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto High Street (B4251)
266 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (B4251)
521 ft
56.
Turn right onto High Street (B4251)
0.3 mi
57.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Swansea to Blackwood?

Well, using petrol, it's £8.1. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £4.05 for the trip (£8.1 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £2.7 each (£8.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £2.03 each (£8.1 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 5.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £8.1 comes from for the trip from Swansea to Blackwood.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.55 £ (5.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.7 £ (5.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.28 £ (5.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Blackwood

The second route from Swansea to the Blackwood is 49.93 miles and takes 1 hour and 2 minutes.

The third route from Swansea to the Blackwood is 46.18 miles and takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Blackwood is the third suggested route (46.2mi, 1h 3min) and costs 8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swansea to Blackwood is the first suggested route (46.5mi, 1h 1min) and costs 8.1 £.

The most expensive route from Swansea to Blackwood is the second suggested route (49.9mi, 1h 2min) and costs 8.7 £.

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 Blackwood?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 46.5mi (distance from Swansea to Blackwood) and its duration is 1h 1min. The other route is 49.9mi, and its duration is 1h 2min. The slowest route is 46.2mi, and its duration is 1h 3min.

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

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.