Route from Swansea to Gateshead

The distance between Swansea and Gateshead is 339 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
339 mi , 5 h 48 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Swansea to Gateshead on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Gateshead

339 mi 5 h 48 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
14.5 mi
58.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
59.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
60.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
61.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
62.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
63.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
65.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
66.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
67.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
68.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
69.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
70.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
71.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
72.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
1.1 mi
73.
Take the ramp on the left towards Gateshead (South)
0.3 mi
74.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 3rd exit towards A167: Gateshead (South)
576 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout towards A167: Gateshead (South)
1.4 mi
76.
Turn right onto Kells Lane
0.5 mi
77.
Turn left onto Dryden Road
0.8 mi
78.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
271 ft
79.
Turn left onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
80.
Turn left onto Exeter Street
391 ft
81.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Swansea to Gateshead?

The expense of driving from Swansea to Gateshead using petrol amounts to £59.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £29.6 (£59.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £19.73 per person (£59.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £14.8 per person (£59.2 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 41.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £59.2 for the trip from Swansea to Gateshead.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Gateshead.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 41 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.5 £ (41/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.67 £ (41/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.25 £ (41/4) /p.

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 Gateshead?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.