Swindon Ashford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Swindon and Ashford by car is 136 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

How far is Ashford from Swindon? The driving distance is 136 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
136 mi , 2 h 24 min
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Route from Swindon to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Ashford

136 mi 2 h 24 min
1.
Head southeast on Prospect Hill
206 ft
2.
Continue onto Prospect Place
495 ft
3.
Turn left to stay on Prospect Place
619 ft
4.
Turn left onto Belle Vue Road
358 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Belle Vue Road
121 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Belle Vue Road
114 ft
7.
Turn right onto Cricklade Street (B4289)
872 ft
8.
Continue onto High Street (B4289)
582 ft
9.
Continue onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
866 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
30 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
1119 ft
12.
Enter Pipers and take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
113 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (B4006)
1147 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Marlborough Road
19 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road
0.9 mi
16.
Enter Coate Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Marlborough Road (A4259)
524 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (A4259)
1 mi
18.
Enter Commonhead and take the 4th exit towards A419
849 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards A419
0.9 mi
20.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M4
59 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
40.5 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
25.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
26.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
27.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
41.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
42.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
43.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
44.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
45.
Merge right onto M20
24.9 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
47.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
53.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
54.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
55.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Swindon to Ashford by car?

The journey from Swindon to Ashford by car comes with a price tag of £23.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £11.9 for the trip (£23.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £7.93 each (£23.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £5.95 each (£23.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 16.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £23.8 comes from for the trip from Swindon to Ashford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £23.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Swindon to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.25 £ (16.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.5 £ (16.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.13 £ (16.5/4) /p.

Diesel fuel vs petrol fuel in terms of energy density:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel typically has a higher energy density compared to petrol. This means that diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon than petrol. As a result, diesel engines can extract more energy from each unit of fuel compared to petrol engines, leading to better fuel efficiency and longer driving ranges for diesel vehicles.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it generally contains less energy per liter or per gallon compared to diesel fuel. This difference in energy density contributes to the differences in fuel efficiency and driving range between petrol and diesel vehicles.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Ashford

The second route from Swindon to the Ashford is 150.74 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Swindon to Ashford by car?

The cheapest route from Swindon to Ashford is the first suggested route (136mi, 2h 24min) and costs 23.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Ashford is the second suggested route (151mi, 3h 30min) and costs 26.3 £.

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 Swindon to Ashford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 136mi (distance from Swindon to Ashford) and its duration is 2h 24min. The slowest route is 151mi, and its duration is 3h 30min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Swindon to Ashford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Swindon to Ashford. It provides driving directions from Swindon to Ashford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Swindon - Ashford 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 Swindon to Ashford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Swindon located?

Swindon is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 135 meters above sea level. Swindon has coordinates 51.5557739o,-1.7797176o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swindon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.