Route from Swansea to Bristol by car

The driving distance between Swansea and Bristol is 80 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
80 mi , 1 h 30 min
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Route from Swansea to Bristol on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Bristol

80 mi 1 h 30 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
1194 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
14.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
15.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
16.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
996 ft
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
516 ft
19.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Old Market Street
350 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Market Street
221 ft
21.
Make a slight left onto Tower Hill
496 ft
22.
Turn right onto Passage Street
529 ft
23.
Turn right onto East Tucker Street
100 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Swansea to Bristol?

The expense of driving from Swansea to Bristol using petrol amounts to £13.9. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £6.95 (£13.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £4.63 per person (£13.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £3.48 per person (£13.9 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 9.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £13.9 for the trip from Swansea to Bristol.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Bristol.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.4 £ (8.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.93 £ (8.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.2 £ (8.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Bristol

The second route from Swansea to the Bristol is 126.24 miles and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.