Route from Swindon to Plymouth

The distance between Swindon and Plymouth is 159 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
159 mi , 2 h 43 min
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Route from Swindon to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Plymouth

159 mi 2 h 43 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
32.9 mi
15.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
16.
Keep left towards M5 South: Thornbury
0.7 mi
17.
Keep right onto M5
81 mi
18.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
25.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
26.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
27.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
28.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
31.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
32.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Swindon to Plymouth?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £27.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £13.8 each (£27.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £9.2 a head (£27.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6.9 per person (£27.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 19.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £27.6 total comes from for the trip from Swindon to Plymouth.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Swindon to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.75 £ (17.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.83 £ (17.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.38 £ (17.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Plymouth

The most time-consuming route from Swindon to Plymouth spans a distance of 154.13 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 15 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Plymouth is the second suggested route (154mi, 3h 15min) and costs 26.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Plymouth is the first suggested route (159mi, 2h 43min) and costs 27.6 £.

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 Swindon to Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 159mi (distance from Swindon to Plymouth) and its duration is 2h 43min. The slowest route is 154mi, and its duration is 3h 15min.

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

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.