Barnsley Glenrothes by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Barnsley and Glenrothes by car is 251 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

How far is Glenrothes from Barnsley? The driving distance is 251 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
251 mi , 4 h 46 min
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Route from Barnsley to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Barnsley to Glenrothes

251 mi 4 h 46 min
1.
Head north on Burlington Arcade
156 ft
2.
Turn left onto Eldon Street
623 ft
3.
Continue left onto Shambles Street
1257 ft
4.
Enter Townend Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A628
341 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A628
0.9 mi
6.
Keep right onto Dodworth Road (A628)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Dodworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M1
740 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
15.9 mi
9.
Keep left towards M1
33.9 mi
10.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
24.8 mi
11.
Take exit 56 on the left towards B6275: Barton
0.4 mi
12.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 1st exit onto Hang Bank (B6275)
70 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Hang Bank (B6275)
5 mi
14.
Turn right onto B6275
575 ft
15.
Make a slight right onto B6275
4.8 mi
16.
Turn left onto A68
1.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Corbridge
109 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards Corbridge
0.4 mi
19.
Continue onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
20.
Turn left to stay on A68
790 ft
21.
Turn right onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
23.
Continue onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
24.
Turn left onto A68
5.6 mi
25.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.5 mi
27.
Turn right onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
28.
Continue onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
29.
Turn left onto Dan's Castle (A68)
0.3 mi
30.
Continue onto North Road (A68)
6.8 mi
31.
Continue onto Front Street (A68)
1218 ft
32.
Continue onto Allensford Bank (A68)
9.8 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
300 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
35.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A69
170 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A69
2.5 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Stagshaw Road Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A68
377 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.1 mi
40.
Make a slight left onto A68
185 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
214 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
19.3 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A68
28.8 mi
44.
Keep right onto A68
5.6 mi
45.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
3 mi
47.
Continue onto Thorn Street (A68)
405 ft
48.
Continue onto Lauder Road (A68)
6.6 mi
49.
Continue onto Mid Row (A68)
759 ft
50.
Continue onto West High Street (A68)
1112 ft
51.
Continue onto Edinburgh Road (A68)
3.7 mi
52.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
202 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
15.7 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
51 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
56.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.1 mi
57.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
60.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
61.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
62.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
63.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 mi
65.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
66.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
67.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
68.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
69.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
70.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
71.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
73.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
75.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
76.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
77.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
83.
Make a slight left
897 ft
84.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Barnsley to Glenrothes by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £43.8. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £21.9 (£43.8/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £14.6 (£43.8/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £10.95 (£43.8/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 250.89 miles, this computation entails multiplying 250.89 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 30.4 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 30.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £43.8.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Barnsley to Glenrothes stands at £43.8.

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Barnsley to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.2 £ (30.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.13 £ (30.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.6 £ (30.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barnsley to Glenrothes

An alternative route from Barnsley to the Glenrothes is 276.95 miles and takes 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Barnsley to Glenrothes by car?

The cheapest route from Barnsley to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (251mi, 4h 46min) and costs 43.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Barnsley to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (277mi, 4h 48min) and costs 48.3 £.

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 Barnsley to Glenrothes?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 251mi (distance from Barnsley to Glenrothes) and its duration is 4h 46min. The slowest route is 277mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Barnsley to Glenrothes with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Barnsley located?

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Glenrothes?

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.