Route from Swindon to Wigan

The distance between Swindon and Wigan is 168 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
168 mi , 2 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Swindon to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Wigan

168 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)
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
72 mi
36.
Keep left towards A49
1.1 mi
37.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
74 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (B5386)
39 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (B5386)
0.8 mi
41.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
43.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Swindon to Wigan by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 29.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 14.55 quid each (£29.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 9.7 quid (£29.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 7.28 quid (£29.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Swindon and Wigan is about 167.67 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 20.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (20.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 29.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Swindon to Wigan: 29.1 pounds.
 

 

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 Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.2 £ (18.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.13 £ (18.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.6 £ (18.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Wigan

The second route from Swindon to the Wigan is 171.96 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

The third route from Swindon to the Wigan is 170.73 miles and takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Wigan is the first suggested route (168mi, 2h 53min) and costs 29.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Swindon to Wigan is the third suggested route (171mi, 3h 55min) and costs 29.6 £.

The most expensive route from Swindon to Wigan is the second suggested route (172mi, 3h 12min) and costs 29.8 £.

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 Wigan?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 168mi (distance from Swindon to Wigan) and its duration is 2h 53min. The other route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 12min. The slowest route is 171mi, and its duration is 3h 55min.

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

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.