Route from Swansea to Forest of Dean

The distance between Swansea and Forest of Dean is 75 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
75 mi , 1 h 31 min
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Route from Swansea to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Forest of Dean

75 mi 1 h 31 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 4th exit onto A40
516 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.6 mi
46.
Turn left onto Wye Bridge (A466)
810 ft
47.
Continue onto Staunton Road (A4136)
4.2 mi
48.
Turn right onto B4228
1.2 mi
49.
Turn left onto Gloucester Road (B4028)
0.4 mi
50.
Turn right onto Bakers Hill (B4226)
627 ft
51.
Continue onto Poolway Road (B4226)
0.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
1.3 mi
53.
Make a sharp right onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
54.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Swansea to Forest of Dean by car?

Driving from Swansea to Forest of Dean costs £13 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £6.5 (£13 split by 2). With three friends, it's £4.33 each (£13 divided by 3), and with four, it's £3.25 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 9 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £13 Swansea-Forest of Dean fare.

In all, the travel costs £13 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.5 £ (9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3 £ (9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.25 £ (9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Forest of Dean

The second route from Swansea to the Forest of Dean is 83.92 miles and takes 1 hour and 37 minutes.

The third route from Swansea to the Forest of Dean is 74.2 miles and takes 1 hour and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Forest of Dean is the third suggested route (74mi, 1h 33min) and costs 12.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swansea to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (75mi, 1h 31min) and costs 13 £.

The most expensive route from Swansea to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (84mi, 1h 37min) and costs 14.6 £.

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 of Dean?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 75mi (distance from Swansea to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 1h 31min. The other route is 74mi, and its duration is 1h 33min. The slowest route is 84mi, and its duration is 1h 37min.

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

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.