Ayr Motherwell by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Ayr and Motherwell by car is 44.6 miles. The driving time is 54 minutes.

How far is Motherwell from Ayr? The driving distance is 44.6 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
44.6 mi , 54 min
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Route from Ayr to Motherwell on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Motherwell

44.6 mi 54 min
1.
Head north on Killoch Place
53 ft
2.
Make a sharp right
180 ft
3.
Go straight onto Burns Statue Square (A70)
331 ft
4.
Keep left onto Station Bridge (A70)
396 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
32 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
123 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A70
89 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.2 mi
9.
Enter Holmston Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
94 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
1.5 mi
11.
Enter Whitletts Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A77
448 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A77
1.7 mi
13.
Enter Sandyford Toll Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
116 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
2.2 mi
15.
Enter Dutch House Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kilmarnock Road (A77)
272 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Kilmarnock Road (A77)
6.7 mi
17.
Keep right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
4.3 mi
18.
Continue onto M77
8.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
541 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
3.1 mi
22.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
238 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Redwood Drive (A726)
0.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto Redwood Drive (A726)
126 ft
26.
Go straight towards A727
250 ft
27.
Turn right onto Philipshill Road
0.5 mi
28.
Turn right
118 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
33 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
944 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
103 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
69 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1239 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
141 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
98 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A749
222 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A749
683 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto East Kilbride Expressway
4.8 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
787 ft
43.
Keep right at the fork
183 ft
44.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
712 ft
45.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
46.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
47.
Merge right onto M74
1.3 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
49.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
50.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1211 ft
51.
Turn right onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
112 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
13 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
76 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
624 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout
82 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Ayr to Motherwell by car?

The journey from Ayr to Motherwell by car comes with a price tag of £7.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £3.9 for the trip (£7.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £2.6 each (£7.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £1.95 each (£7.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 5.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £7.8 comes from for the trip from Ayr to Motherwell.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £7.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Motherwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.7 £ (5.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.8 £ (5.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.35 £ (5.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Motherwell

The second route from Ayr to the Motherwell is 40.86 miles and takes 1 hour and 1 minute.

The third route from Ayr to the Motherwell is 43.75 miles and takes 59 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ayr to Motherwell by car?

The cheapest route from Ayr to Motherwell is the second suggested route (40.9mi, 1h 1min) and costs 7.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ayr to Motherwell is the third suggested route (43.8mi, 59min) and costs 7.6 £.

The most expensive route from Ayr to Motherwell is the first suggested route (44.6mi, 54min) and costs 7.8 £.

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 Ayr to Motherwell?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 44.6mi (distance from Ayr to Motherwell) and its duration is 54min. The other route is 43.8mi, and its duration is 59min. The slowest route is 40.9mi, and its duration is 1h 1min.

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

Where is Ayr located?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Motherwell?

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.