Route from Westminster to Swansea

The distance between Westminster and Swansea is 187 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Westminster, County: Greater London, England
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
187 mi , 3 h 25 min
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Route from Westminster to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Westminster to Swansea

187 mi 3 h 25 min
1.
Head north on Charing Cross
406 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto The Mall
0.6 mi
3.
Turn right onto Constitution Hill
0.5 mi
4.
Keep right onto Duke of Wellington Place (A4)
147 ft
5.
Merge left onto Grosvenor Place (A4)
304 ft
6.
Keep left onto Knightsbridge (A4)
0.4 mi
7.
Merge right onto Brompton Road (A4)
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Thurloe Place (A4)
610 ft
9.
Continue onto Cromwell Gardens (A4)
452 ft
10.
Continue onto Cromwell Road (A4)
1.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Talgarth Road (A4)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue onto Hammersmith Flyover (A4)
0.7 mi
13.
Continue onto Great West Road (A4)
0.9 mi
14.
Enter Hogarth Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hogarth Lane (A4)
238 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Hogarth Lane (A4)
0.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Ellesmere Road (A4)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto Cedars Road (A4)
0.3 mi
18.
Continue onto Great West Road (A4)
894 ft
19.
Keep right onto M4
110 mi
20.
Keep right onto M4
64 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
22.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
0.4 mi
23.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
24.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
25.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
26.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
27.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
28.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
29.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
30.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Westminster to Swansea by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £32.6. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £16.3 (£32.6/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £10.87 per person (£32.6/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £8.15 per person (£32.6/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 186.72 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 186.72 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 22.6 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 22.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £32.6.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Westminster to Swansea amounts to £32.6.

 

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 Westminster to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.3 £ (22.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.53 £ (22.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.65 £ (22.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Westminster to Swansea

An alternative route from Westminster to the Swansea is 195.41 miles and takes 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Westminster to Swansea by car?

The cheapest route from Westminster to Swansea is the first suggested route (187mi, 3h 25min) and costs 32.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Westminster to Swansea is the second suggested route (195mi, 4h 21min) and costs 34.1 £.

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 Westminster to Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 187mi (distance from Westminster to Swansea) and its duration is 3h 25min. The slowest route is 195mi, and its duration is 4h 21min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Westminster to Swansea by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Westminster to Swansea. It provides driving directions from Westminster to Swansea, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Westminster - Swansea 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 Westminster to Swansea with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Westminster located?

Westminster is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Westminster has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Westminster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Swansea?

Swansea is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Swansea has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swansea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.