Route from Swansea to Wakefield

The distance between Swansea and Wakefield is 245 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
245 mi , 4 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swansea to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Swansea to Wakefield

245 mi 4 h 15 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 right onto M1
24.5 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
65.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1141 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1041 ft
67.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
156 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
167 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
74 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
42 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
864 ft
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
102 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
422 ft
77.
Turn left onto Ings Road (A638)
832 ft
78.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
79.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
80.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
81.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
82.
Turn left
233 ft
83.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Swansea to Wakefield by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 42.4 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £21.2 (equivalent to 42.4/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 14.13 pounds (42.4/3) per passenger.
10.6 pounds (42.4/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(244.61 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 42.4 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)29.7 litres are consumed (244.61 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 29.7 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 29.7 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 42.4 pounds

42.4 pounds for fuel to get from Swansea to Wakefield
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Swansea to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.4 £ (26.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.93 £ (26.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.7 £ (26.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swansea to Wakefield

The second route from Swansea to the Wakefield is 232.99 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

The third route from Swansea to the Wakefield is 220.07 miles and takes 5 hours and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swansea to Wakefield is the third suggested route (220mi, 5h 12min) and costs 38.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swansea to Wakefield is the second suggested route (233mi, 4h 40min) and costs 40.4 £.

The most expensive route from Swansea to Wakefield is the first suggested route (245mi, 4h 15min) and costs 42.4 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 245mi (distance from Swansea to Wakefield) and its duration is 4h 15min. The other route is 233mi, and its duration is 4h 40min. The slowest route is 220mi, and its duration is 5h 12min.

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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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.