Route from Swansea to Elgin

The distance between Swansea and Elgin is 591 miles. Travel time is 10 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
591 mi , 10 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Elgin

591 mi 10 h 15 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
116 mi
61.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
62.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
63.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
64.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
65.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
66.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
67.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
68.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
70.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
72.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
74.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
75.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
76.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
77.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
78.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
79.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
80.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
83.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
85.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
87.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
88.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
89.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
90.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
92.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
93.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
94.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
95.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
96.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
97.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
98.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
99.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
100.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
101.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
102.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Swansea to Elgin with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Swansea to Elgin. The journey using petrol will set you back 103.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 51.6 pounds (£103.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 34.4 pounds (£103.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 25.8 pounds (£103.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Swansea and Elgin is approximately 591.07 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 71.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (71.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 103.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Swansea to Elgin is 103.2 pounds.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 71.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 35.8 £ (71.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 23.87 £ (71.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17.9 £ (71.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Elgin

The slowest route from Swansea to the Elgin is 556.9 miles and takes 10 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Elgin is the second suggested route (557mi, 10h 19min) and costs 97.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Elgin is the first suggested route (591mi, 10h 15min) and costs 103.2 £.

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 Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 591mi (distance from Swansea to Elgin) and its duration is 10h 15min. The slowest route is 557mi, and its duration is 10h 19min.

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

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.