Bathgate Airdrie by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bathgate and Airdrie by car is 17.2 miles. The driving time is 23 minutes.

How far is Airdrie from Bathgate? The driving distance is 17.2 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
17.2 mi , 23 min
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Route from Bathgate to Airdrie on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Airdrie

17.2 mi 23 min
1.
Head north on Mansefield Street
657 ft
2.
Turn left onto Waverley Street
842 ft
3.
Turn left onto A800
697 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Menzies Road
81 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Menzies Road
1154 ft
6.
Turn right onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
268 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
9.
Continue straight onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Boghead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A801
306 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
0.3 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A801
208 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
724 ft
14.
Enter Whitburn Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M8
860 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
10.4 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.5 mi
17.
Keep left onto M8
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A73
1039 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
1129 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A73
134 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
2.4 mi
22.
Turn right
136 ft
23.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Bathgate to Airdrie?

The expense of driving from Bathgate to Airdrie, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £1.5 (£3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1 per passenger (£3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.75 per passenger (£3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Bathgate to Airdrie, approximately 2.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 17.16 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Airdrie.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.05 £ (2.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.7 £ (2.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.53 £ (2.1/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Airdrie

The second route from Bathgate to the Airdrie is 16.88 miles and takes 26 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Airdrie is 14.32 miles and takes 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Airdrie is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Airdrie is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Airdrie is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Bathgate to Airdrie?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 17.2mi (distance from Bathgate to Airdrie) and its duration is 23min. The other route is 14.3mi, and its duration is 25min. The slowest route is 16.9mi, and its duration is 26min.

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

Where is Bathgate located?

Bathgate is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Bathgate has coordinates 55.9024000o,-3.6431180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bathgate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Airdrie?

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.