Route from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent

The distance between Swansea and Stoke-on-Trent is 173 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Stoke-on-Trent, County: Staffordshire, England
173 mi , 3 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent

173 mi 3 h 4 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
26.4 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.5 mi
61.
Enter Hanchurch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A500
220 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
2.4 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashbourne
0.4 mi
64.
Turn right onto City Road (A5007)
229 ft
65.
Make a U-turn and continue on City Road (A5007)
112 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey using petrol will set you back 30.2 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 15.1 pounds (£30.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.07 pounds (£30.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.55 pounds (£30.2 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 Stoke-on-Trent is approximately 173.19 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 21 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 (21 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 30.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent is 30.2 pounds.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.5 £ (21/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7 £ (21/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.25 £ (21/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent

The slowest route from Swansea to the Stoke-on-Trent is 150.58 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent by car?

The cheapest route from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent is the second suggested route (151mi, 3h 21min) and costs 26.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent is the first suggested route (173mi, 3h 4min) and costs 30.2 £.

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 173mi (distance from Swansea to Stoke-on-Trent) and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 151mi, and its duration is 3h 21min.

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

Stoke-on-Trent is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Stoke-on-Trent has coordinates 53.0026680o,-2.1794040o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stoke-on-Trent from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.