Route from Swansea to Forest Heath

The distance between Swansea and Forest Heath is 256 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
256 mi , 4 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Forest Heath

256 mi 4 h 25 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
22 mi
56.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
57.
Keep left towards The NORTH
11.2 mi
58.
Take exit 7A on the left towards M6: London
0.9 mi
59.
Merge right onto M6
24.4 mi
60.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
61.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
62.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
63.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
65.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
68.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Swansea to Forest Heath by car?

The journey from Swansea to Forest Heath by car comes with a price tag of £44.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £22.35 for the trip (£44.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £14.9 each (£44.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £11.18 each (£44.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 31.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £44.7 comes from for the trip from Swansea to Forest Heath.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £44.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.5 £ (31/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.33 £ (31/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.75 £ (31/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Forest Heath

The slowest route from Swansea to the Forest Heath is 249.17 miles and takes 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Swansea to Forest Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Swansea to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (249mi, 4h 29min) and costs 43.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (256mi, 4h 25min) and costs 44.7 £.

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 Forest Heath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 256mi (distance from Swansea to Forest Heath) and its duration is 4h 25min. The slowest route is 249mi, and its duration is 4h 29min.

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

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.