Route from Tewkesbury to Swale

The distance between Tewkesbury and Swale is 174 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 1 minute.

From: Tewkesbury, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Swale, County: Kent, England
174 mi , 3 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Tewkesbury to Swale on map



Driving directions from Tewkesbury to Swale

174 mi 3 h 1 min
1.
Head northeast on Church Street
77 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Barton Street (A38)
78 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Barton Street (A38)
972 ft
4.
Continue onto Barton Road (A38)
0.4 mi
5.
Go straight onto Ashchurch Road (A438)
0.9 mi
6.
Enter Ashchurch Interchange and take the 3rd exit
896 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
8.
Merge right onto M5
9.4 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.9 mi
10.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
2.9 mi
11.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
239 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
13.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
148 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
12.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
0.8 mi
16.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2.1 mi
17.
Continue onto Cricklade Bypass (A419)
11.6 mi
18.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M4
59 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M4
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto M4
40.5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A329(M): Reading (E)
0.3 mi
22.
Keep right towards A329(M)
0.9 mi
23.
Merge right onto A329(M)
2.8 mi
24.
Keep left onto Berkshire Way (A329)
593 ft
25.
Keep right onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
81 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
261 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
496 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A322
363 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A322
2.7 mi
34.
Keep left onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
35.
Continue onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto M3
6.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
39.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
40.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
41.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
42.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
43.
Merge right onto M20
11.4 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Lenham
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Hollingbourne Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M20
876 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto M20
858 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ashford Road (A20)
119 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashford Road (A20)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Eyhorne Street
31 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Eyhorne Street
1.3 mi
51.
Continue slightly right onto Upper Street
612 ft
52.
Continue onto Hollingbourne Hill
0.8 mi
53.
Continue straight
938 ft
54.
Turn right onto Ringlestone Road
1.9 mi
55.
Keep left onto Ringlestone Road
3.1 mi
56.
Turn left onto The Street
0.4 mi
57.
Turn left onto Chequers Hill
1.4 mi
58.
Turn right
0.6 mi
59.
Continue onto Tickham Lane
1.4 mi
60.
Turn left onto Norton Lane
0.8 mi
61.
Turn left onto London Road (A2)
745 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Tewkesbury to Swale?

The expense of driving from Tewkesbury to Swale using petrol amounts to £30.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 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 £15.15 (£30.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.1 per person (£30.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.58 per person (£30.3 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 21.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £30.3 for the trip from Tewkesbury to Swale.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Tewkesbury to Swale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.5 £ (21/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7 £ (21/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.25 £ (21/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tewkesbury to Swale

The second route from Tewkesbury to the Swale is 167.6 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Tewkesbury to the Swale is 165.87 miles and takes 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Tewkesbury to Swale by car?

The cheapest route from Tewkesbury to Swale is the third suggested route (166mi, 3h 40min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tewkesbury to Swale is the second suggested route (168mi, 3h 4min) and costs 29.3 £.

The most expensive route from Tewkesbury to Swale is the first suggested route (174mi, 3h 1min) and costs 30.3 £.

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 Tewkesbury to Swale?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 174mi (distance from Tewkesbury to Swale) and its duration is 3h 1min. The other route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 166mi, and its duration is 3h 40min.

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Where is Tewkesbury located?

Tewkesbury is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Tewkesbury has coordinates 51.9922650o,-2.1579600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tewkesbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Swale?

Swale is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Swale has coordinates 51.3231670o,0.8224796o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.