Swindon Rotherham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Swindon and Rotherham by car is 157 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

How far is Rotherham from Swindon? The driving distance is 157 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Rotherham, County: South Yorkshire, England
157 mi , 2 h 53 min
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Route from Swindon to Rotherham on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Rotherham

157 mi 2 h 53 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)
2.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A429: Cirencester
1053 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Burford Road (A429)
271 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Burford Road (A429)
331 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burford Road (A429)
208 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Burford Road (A429)
544 ft
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto Burford Road (A429)
213 ft
32.
Turn left onto Stow Road (A429)
4.6 mi
33.
Continue onto Fosse Way (A429)
4.8 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Way (A429)
89 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Way (A429)
3.6 mi
36.
Continue onto Whiteshoots Hill (A429)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Fosse Way (A429)
7.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Stow Road (A429)
0.7 mi
39.
Continue onto High Street (A429)
1147 ft
40.
Continue onto Fosse Way (A429)
7.9 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Way (A429)
140 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Way (A429)
3.3 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A429
206 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A429
3.1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ettington Road (A429)
78 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Ettington Road (A429)
0.3 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ettington Road (A429)
48 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Ettington Road (A429)
0.4 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A429
204 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A429
1297 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A429
115 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A429
0.3 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A429
116 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A429
4.3 mi
55.
Enter Longbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Warwick Bypass (A46)
1018 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Warwick Bypass (A46)
4 mi
57.
Continue onto Kenilworth Bypass (A46)
5.7 mi
58.
Keep right onto A444
393 ft
59.
Keep left onto A46
946 ft
60.
Enter Festival Island and take the 5th exit onto A46
0.3 mi
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.3 mi
62.
Merge right onto Stonebridge Highway (A45)
1.1 mi
63.
Continue onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
3 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
185 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
1.5 mi
66.
Keep right towards M69
15.9 mi
67.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: M1 North
0.6 mi
68.
Merge right onto M1
2.1 mi
69.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
70.
Keep right onto M1
3.4 mi
71.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
72.
Enter Catcliffe Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rotherway
1076 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotherway
0.4 mi
74.
Enter Rotherway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
40 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
0.6 mi
76.
Enter Canklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A630
176 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A630
1.1 mi
78.
Enter Ickles Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Centenary Way (A630)
240 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Centenary Way (A630)
0.6 mi
80.
Enter College Road Roundabout and exit onto College Road Roundabout (A630)
273 ft
81.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Swindon to Rotherham?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 27.4 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 13.7 quid each (£27.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 9.13 quid per person (£27.4 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 6.85 quid per person (£27.4 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 19.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 157.18 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 19.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Swindon to Rotherham: 27.4 quid.

 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Swindon to Rotherham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.5 £ (19/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.33 £ (19/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.75 £ (19/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Rotherham

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Swindon to Rotherham covers 157.7 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 18 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Rotherham is the first suggested route (157mi, 2h 53min) and costs 27.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Rotherham is the second suggested route (158mi, 3h 18min) and costs 27.5 £.

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 Rotherham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 157mi (distance from Swindon to Rotherham) and its duration is 2h 53min. The slowest route is 158mi, and its duration is 3h 18min.

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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 Rotherham?

Rotherham is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Rotherham has coordinates 53.4326035o,-1.3635009o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rotherham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.