Route from Swindon to Barry

The distance between Swindon and Barry is 85 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Barry, County: , Wales
85 mi , 1 h 36 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swindon to Barry on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Barry

85 mi 1 h 36 min
1.
Head southeast on Prospect Hill
206 ft
2.
Continue onto Prospect Place
495 ft
3.
Turn right onto King William Street
543 ft
4.
Turn left onto Eastcott Road
280 ft
5.
Turn right onto Bath Road (A4289)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue slightly right onto Kingshill Road (A4289)
0.5 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wootton Bassett Road (A3102)
7 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Wootton Bassett Road (A3102)
0.6 mi
9.
Enter Mannington and take the 1st exit onto Great Western Way (A3102)
18 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Western Way (A3102)
1.5 mi
11.
Enter Blagrove and take the 2nd exit onto Great Western Way (A3102)
157 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Western Way (A3102)
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Spittleborough Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M4(W): South Wales
941 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards M4(W): South Wales
35 mi
15.
Keep right onto M4
35.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A4232
3.1 mi
18.
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Culverhouse Cross Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
565 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
98 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.3 mi
23.
Continue straight onto Port Road (A4050)
0.6 mi
24.
Continue straight onto Port Road (A4050)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
94 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.8 mi
27.
Turn right onto Port Road (A4050)
1.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road West (A4226)
273 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road West (A4226)
0.9 mi
30.
Enter Waycock Cross and take the 1st exit onto Pontypridd Road (B4266)
20 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Pontypridd Road (B4266)
86 ft
32.
Turn left to stay on Pontypridd Road (B4266)
0.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Park Crescent (A4050)
80 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Crescent (A4050)
240 ft
35.
Turn left onto Romilly Road
928 ft
36.
Turn left onto Porthkerry Road
302 ft
37.
Turn left to stay on Porthkerry Road
154 ft
38.
Make a slight right onto Queen Street
616 ft
39.
Turn right onto Island Road
357 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Swindon to Barry by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 14.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 7.4 quid each (£14.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.93 quid (£14.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.7 quid (£14.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Swindon and Barry is about 84.69 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 10.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (10.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 14.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Swindon to Barry: 14.8 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Swindon to Barry.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.15 £ (10.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.43 £ (10.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.58 £ (10.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Barry

The slowest route from Swindon to the Barry is 109.97 miles and takes 2 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Barry is the first suggested route (85mi, 1h 36min) and costs 14.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Barry is the second suggested route (110mi, 2h 24min) and costs 19.2 £.

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 Barry?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 85mi (distance from Swindon to Barry) and its duration is 1h 36min. The slowest route is 110mi, and its duration is 2h 24min.

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

Barry is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Barry has coordinates 51.3997529o,-3.2825859o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barry from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.