Route from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling

The distance between Swansea and Tonbridge and Malling is 216 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Tonbridge and Malling, County: Kent, England
216 mi , 3 h 44 min
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Route from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling

216 mi 3 h 44 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 right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
35.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
8.1 mi
36.
Take exit 2A on the left towards A20: Wrotham
0.4 mi
37.
Enter Wrotham Heath Junction and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A20)
919 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A20)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
127 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016)
1 mi
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

Embarking on the journey from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 37.7 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 18.85 pounds for each of two passengers, 12.57 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.43 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 216.07 miles, the car craves around 26.2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (26.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 37.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling is marked by a fuel cost of 37.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Tonbridge and Malling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling

The slowest route from Swansea to the Tonbridge and Malling is 240.26 miles and takes 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling by car?

The cheapest route from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling is the first suggested route (216mi, 3h 44min) and costs 37.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling is the second suggested route (240mi, 5h 4min) and costs 41.9 £.

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 Tonbridge and Malling?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 216mi (distance from Swansea to Tonbridge and Malling) and its duration is 3h 44min. The slowest route is 240mi, and its duration is 5h 4min.

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

Tonbridge and Malling is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Tonbridge and Malling has coordinates 51.2836073o,0.3502788o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tonbridge and Malling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.