Route from Airdrie to Falkirk

The distance between Airdrie and Falkirk is 18.1 miles. Travel time is 25 minutes.

From: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
18.1 mi , 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Airdrie to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Airdrie to Falkirk

18.1 mi 25 min
1.
Head west
136 ft
2.
Turn right onto Carlisle Road (A73)
190 ft
3.
Continue straight onto Motherwell Street (A73)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
40 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
0.4 mi
6.
Enter Rawyards Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stirling Road (A73)
190 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Stirling Road (A73)
1.2 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stirling Road (A73)
172 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Stirling Road (A73)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
48 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
2.4 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
101 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
0.2 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A73
128 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
0.8 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Auchenkilns Junction (A73)
149 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Auchenkilns Junction (A73)
448 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
329 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto M80
5 mi
21.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
22.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
23.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
24.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
27.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
28.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
32.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
34.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
35.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
36.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
37.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Airdrie to Falkirk with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Airdrie to Falkirk. The journey using petrol will set you back 3.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 1.6 pounds (£3.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 1.07 pounds (£3.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 0.8 pounds (£3.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Airdrie and Falkirk is approximately 18.08 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 2.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (2.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 3.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Airdrie to Falkirk is 3.2 pounds.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Airdrie to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.1 £ (2.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.73 £ (2.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.55 £ (2.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Airdrie to Falkirk

The slowest route from Airdrie to the Falkirk is 15.56 miles and takes 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Airdrie to Falkirk by car?

The cheapest route from Airdrie to Falkirk is the second suggested route (15.6mi, 25min) and costs 2.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Airdrie to Falkirk is the first suggested route (18.1mi, 25min) and costs 3.2 £.

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 Airdrie to Falkirk?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 18.1mi (distance from Airdrie to Falkirk) and its duration is 25min. The slowest route is 15.6mi, and its duration is 25min.

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

Where is Airdrie located?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.