Route from Swansea to Torbay

The distance between Swansea and Torbay is 166 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Torbay, County: Devon, England
166 mi , 2 h 57 min
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Route from Swansea to Torbay on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Torbay

166 mi 2 h 57 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
6.6 mi
14.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M5
75 mi
19.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards A380: Torquay
9.9 mi
21.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A380)
3.1 mi
22.
Make a slight left to stay on South Devon Highway (A3022)
1039 ft
23.
Go straight onto Hamelin Way (A3022)
460 ft
24.
Continue onto Riviera Way (A3022)
0.4 mi
25.
Keep right onto Riviera Way (A3022)
1.3 mi
26.
Continue straight to stay on Newton Road
0.3 mi
27.
Turn right
256 ft
28.
Continue onto South Street
550 ft
29.
Continue onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
30.
Turn left onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cary Parade (A379)
33 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Cary Parade (A379)
307 ft
33.
Continue onto Strand (A379)
632 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strand (A379)
124 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Strand (A379)
508 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Swansea to Torbay?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 29 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 14.5 £ (29/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 9.67 £ (29/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 7.25 £ (29/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (165.89 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 29 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 165.89 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 20.1 liters

Fuel needed = 20.1 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 20.1 liters x 144 pence per liter = 29 £

Fuel cost from Swansea to Torbay = 29 £

 

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 Torbay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.05 £ (20.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.7 £ (20.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.03 £ (20.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Torbay

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Swansea to Torbay covers 238.06 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 4 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Torbay is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 57min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swansea to Torbay is the second suggested route (238mi, 5h 4min) and costs 41.6 £.

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 Torbay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Swansea to Torbay) and its duration is 2h 57min. The slowest route is 238mi, and its duration is 5h 4min.

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

Torbay is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Torbay has coordinates 50.4619209o,-3.5253150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torbay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.