Swindon Salford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Swindon and Salford by car is 172 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

How far is Salford from Swindon? The driving distance is 172 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Salford, County: Greater Manchester, England
172 mi , 2 h 54 min
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Route from Swindon to Salford on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Salford

172 mi 2 h 54 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
8.6 mi
38.
Continue towards Manchester City Centre
4.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards Salford
646 ft
40.
Enter Regent Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Way (A5063)
103 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Way (A5063)
777 ft
42.
Turn left onto Liverpool Street
0.5 mi
43.
Turn right onto Fitzwarren Street
0.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout
423 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Swindon to Salford by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £29.9. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £14.95 (£29.9/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.97 (£29.9/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.48 (£29.9/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 171.51 miles, this computation entails multiplying 171.51 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 20.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 20.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £29.9.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Swindon to Salford stands at £29.9.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Swindon to Salford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.4 £ (20.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.93 £ (20.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.2 £ (20.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Salford

The second route from Swindon to the Salford is 175.8 miles and takes 3 hours and 13 minutes.

The third route from Swindon to the Salford is 166.38 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Salford is the third suggested route (166mi, 3h 48min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swindon to Salford is the first suggested route (172mi, 2h 54min) and costs 29.9 £.

The most expensive route from Swindon to Salford is the second suggested route (176mi, 3h 13min) and costs 30.7 £.

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 Salford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 172mi (distance from Swindon to Salford) and its duration is 2h 54min. The other route is 176mi, and its duration is 3h 13min. The slowest route is 166mi, and its duration is 3h 48min.

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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 Salford?

Salford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 44 meters above sea level. Salford has coordinates 53.4875235o,-2.2901264o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Salford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.