Bathgate Glenrothes by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bathgate and Glenrothes by car is 40.3 miles. The driving time is 45 minutes.

How far is Glenrothes from Bathgate? The driving distance is 40.3 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
40.3 mi , 45 min
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Route from Bathgate to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Glenrothes

40.3 mi 45 min
1.
Head north on Mansefield Street
657 ft
2.
Turn right onto Waverley Street
233 ft
3.
Turn right onto Livery Street
703 ft
4.
Turn left onto Hopetoun Street
852 ft
5.
Turn right onto Marjoribanks Street (B792)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Kirk Road (B792)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Blackburn Road (B792)
83 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Blackburn Road (B792)
1112 ft
9.
Enter Wester Inch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Blackburn Road (B792)
140 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Blackburn Road (B792)
640 ft
11.
Enter Leyland Roundabout and take the 1st exit
38 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
88 ft
13.
Continue slightly left onto A7066
0.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A7066
75 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A7066
0.6 mi
16.
Enter Boghall Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Carnegie Road (A779)
440 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Carnegie Road (A779)
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Starlaw East Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M8
239 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
7.6 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
21.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
22.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
23.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
24.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
25.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
26.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
27.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
29.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
32.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
39.
Make a slight left
897 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Bathgate to Glenrothes?

The expense of driving from Bathgate to Glenrothes, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £7. 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 £3.5 (£7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.33 per passenger (£7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.75 per passenger (£7 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 Glenrothes, approximately 4.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 40.33 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 £7 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.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Glenrothes

The second route from Bathgate to the Glenrothes is 36.47 miles and takes 45 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Glenrothes is 45.35 miles and takes 1 hour and 1 minute.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (36.5mi, 45min) and costs 6.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (40.3mi, 45min) and costs 7 £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Glenrothes is the third suggested route (45.3mi, 1h 1min) and costs 7.9 £.

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 Glenrothes?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.3mi (distance from Bathgate to Glenrothes) and its duration is 45min. The other route is 36.5mi, and its duration is 45min. The slowest route is 45.3mi, and its duration is 1h 1min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bathgate to Glenrothes by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bathgate to Glenrothes. It provides driving directions from Bathgate to Glenrothes, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bathgate - Glenrothes 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 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 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 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.