Route from Swansea to Thurrock

The distance between Swansea and Thurrock is 226 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Thurrock, County: Essex, England
226 mi , 3 h 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Thurrock on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Thurrock

226 mi 3 h 58 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)
0.8 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.6 mi
12.
Merge right onto M4
53.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M4
92 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
17.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
18.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
27.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
28.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
32.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
33.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
34.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.4 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards Thurrock (Lakeside)
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Purfleet Interchange and take the 5th exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.3 mi
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
1009 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
320 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.6 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
282 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road West Thurrock (A1306)
0.5 mi
44.
Enter Pilgrims Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arterial Road North Stifford (A1306)
163 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Arterial Road North Stifford (A1306)
0.9 mi
46.
Enter Treacle Mine Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lodge Lane
532 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Lodge Lane
1.2 mi
48.
Enter Daneholes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanford Road (A1013)
308 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road (A1013)
0.5 mi
50.
Turn right
267 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Swansea to Thurrock with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Swansea to Thurrock. The journey using petrol will set you back 39.4 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 19.7 pounds (£39.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 13.13 pounds (£39.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 9.85 pounds (£39.4 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 Thurrock is approximately 225.66 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 27.4 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 (27.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 39.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Swansea to Thurrock is 39.4 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Thurrock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.65 £ (27.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.1 £ (27.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.83 £ (27.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Thurrock

The second route from Swansea to the Thurrock is 233.72 miles and takes 4 hours and .

The third route from Swansea to the Thurrock is 225.9 miles and takes 4 hours and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Thurrock is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swansea to Thurrock is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Swansea to Thurrock is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Thurrock?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 226mi (distance from Swansea to Thurrock) and its duration is 3h 58min. The other route is 234mi, and its duration is 4h . The slowest route is 226mi, and its duration is 4h 44min.

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

Thurrock is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Thurrock has coordinates 51.4934557o,0.3529197o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thurrock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.