Cardiff – Swansea distance
55km
Straight-line distance · 34 miles
DirectionWNW · 287°
Est. time (90 km/h)0 h 37 min
Midpoint51.551, -3.561
In a straight line, Cardiff and Swansea are only 55 km (34 miles) apart, heading WNW — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Cardiff from Swansea?
In a straight line, the Cardiff–Swansea distance is about 55 km (34 miles), heading WNW. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Swansea?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Cardiff and Swansea would take about 0 h 37 min; the real time depends mostly on local traffic.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
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- Bath58 km
- Gloucester78 km
- Exeter88 km
- Swindon97 km
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- Oxford136 km
- Plymouth139 km
Distances from Swansea
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- Exeter104 km
- Bath113 km
- Gloucester120 km
- Plymouth138 km
- Swindon150 km
- Wolverhampton164 km
- Birmingham169 km