Swindon Basildon by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Swindon and Basildon by car is 127 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

How far is Basildon from Swindon? The driving distance is 127 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
127 mi , 2 h 11 min
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Route from Swindon to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Basildon

127 mi 2 h 11 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
58.7 mi
23.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
25.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
26.
Keep right onto M25
38.7 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
32.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
33.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
40.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
43.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
44.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Swindon to Basildon with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Swindon to Basildon. The journey using petrol will set you back 22.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 11.1 pounds (£22.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 7.4 pounds (£22.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.55 pounds (£22.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Swindon and Basildon is approximately 127.46 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 15.5 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (15.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 22.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Swindon to Basildon is 22.2 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Swindon to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.7 £ (15.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.13 £ (15.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.85 £ (15.4/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Swindon to Basildon

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Swindon to Basildon covers 124.69 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 43 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Basildon is the second suggested route (125mi, 2h 43min) and costs 21.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Basildon is the first suggested route (127mi, 2h 11min) and costs 22.2 £.

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 Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 127mi (distance from Swindon to Basildon) and its duration is 2h 11min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 2h 43min.

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

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.