Route from Swindon to Spelthorne
The distance between Swindon and Spelthorne is 72 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
To: Spelthorne, County: Surrey, EnglandDriving directions from Swindon to Spelthorne
How much is the expense of driving from Swindon to Spelthorne?
The expense of driving from Swindon to Spelthorne, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £12.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £6.25 (£12.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.17 per passenger (£12.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.13 per passenger (£12.5 divided by 4).
To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Swindon to Spelthorne, approximately 8.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 72 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.
Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £12.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
Diesel cost from Swindon to Spelthorne.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.95 £ (7.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.63 £ (7.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.98 £ (7.9/4) /p.
The main reasons diesel cars use less fuel than petrol cars are:
Diesel engines have higher compression ratios than petrol engines, improving thermal efficiency. Diesel engines extract more energy from each fuel unit due to this increased compression ratio, improving thermal efficiency. Diesel automobiles have superior fuel economy than petrol ones.
Diesel engines create more torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Diesel vehicles perform better in steady-state driving, requiring less throttle input to maintain speed. Thus, diesel cars have reduced fuel consumption, especially on highways.
Alternative routes from Swindon to Spelthorne
An alternative route from Swindon to the Spelthorne is 70.75 miles and takes 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Swindon to Spelthorne by car?
The cheapest route from Swindon to Spelthorne is the second suggested route (71mi, 1h 49min) and costs 12.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Swindon to Spelthorne is the first suggested route (72mi, 1h 18min) and costs 12.5 £.
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 Spelthorne?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 72mi (distance from Swindon to Spelthorne) and its duration is 1h 18min. The slowest route is 71mi, and its duration is 1h 49min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Swindon to Spelthorne by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Swindon to Spelthorne. It provides driving directions from Swindon to Spelthorne, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Swindon - Spelthorne 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 Spelthorne 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 Spelthorne?
Spelthorne is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Spelthorne has coordinates 51.4195668o,-0.4580861o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Spelthorne from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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