Route from Swindon to Rochdale

The distance between Swindon and Rochdale is 181 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
181 mi , 3 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swindon to Rochdale on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Rochdale

181 mi 3 h 4 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 left onto Cricklade Street (B4289)
130 ft
8.
Continue onto Drove Road (B4289)
0.6 mi
9.
Turn left
131 ft
10.
Make a slight left onto Queens Drive (A4312)
1119 ft
11.
Enter Drakes Way and take the 1st exit onto Drakes Way (A4312)
67 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Drakes Way (A4312)
0.9 mi
13.
Enter Greenbridge and take the 2nd exit onto Swindon Road (B4006)
126 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Swindon Road (B4006)
1251 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Inn (B4006)
66 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto New Inn (B4006)
108 ft
17.
Continue slightly left onto Swindon Road (B4006)
0.5 mi
18.
Go straight onto Hobley Drive (B4006)
703 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hobley Drive (B4006)
127 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Hobley Drive (B4006)
782 ft
21.
Continue onto Highworth Road (B4006)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Rat Trap and take the 1st exit
14 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
1224 ft
24.
Merge right onto A419
9.7 mi
25.
Continue onto Cirencester Bypass (A417)
6.3 mi
26.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A417)
5.6 mi
27.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
135 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
29.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
22 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
3.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M5: The Midlands
52.8 mi
32.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
65 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
37.
Merge right onto M62
8.5 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Leeds
0.3 mi
39.
Continue towards M60
7.1 mi
40.
Continue onto M62
5.1 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto M62
0.4 mi
42.
Enter Thornham Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A627(M)
44 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A627(M)
0.9 mi
44.
Keep left towards A664
695 ft
45.
Merge right onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
0.3 mi
46.
Keep right onto Edinburgh Way (A664)
369 ft
47.
Continue right onto Manchester Road (A58)
0.5 mi
48.
Turn right onto Tweedale Street
0.4 mi
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Swindon to Rochdale?

The expense of driving from Swindon to Rochdale using petrol amounts to £31.4. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £15.7 (£31.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.47 per person (£31.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.85 per person (£31.4 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 22 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £31.4 for the trip from Swindon to Rochdale.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Swindon to Rochdale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.9 £ (19.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.6 £ (19.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.95 £ (19.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Rochdale

The second route from Swindon to the Rochdale is 174.26 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Rochdale is the second suggested route (174mi, 4h 7min) and costs 30.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Rochdale is the first suggested route (181mi, 3h 4min) and costs 31.4 £.

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 Swindon to Rochdale?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 181mi (distance from Swindon to Rochdale) and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 174mi, and its duration is 4h 7min.

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

Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.