Bathgate Motherwell by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bathgate and Motherwell by car is 19.3 miles. The driving time is 27 minutes.

How far is Motherwell from Bathgate? The driving distance is 19.3 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
19.3 mi , 27 min
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Route from Bathgate to Motherwell on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Motherwell

19.3 mi 27 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 1st exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
128 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
946 ft
20.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Motherwell Road (A73)
145 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Motherwell Road (A73)
476 ft
22.
Make a slight right to stay on Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.7 mi
23.
Continue onto High Street (B7066)
0.9 mi
24.
Keep left onto Carfin Road (B7066)
0.5 mi
25.
Continue onto Newarthill Road (B7066)
0.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A723
227 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A723
1.1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A721
21 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A721
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brandon Street (A721)
67 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Brandon Street (A721)
917 ft
33.
Continue onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
1302 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout
32 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Bathgate to Motherwell by car?

Driving from Bathgate to Motherwell costs £3.4 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £1.7 (£3.4 split by 2). With three friends, it's £1.13 each (£3.4 divided by 3), and with four, it's £0.85 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 2.3 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £3.4 Bathgate-Motherwell fare.

In all, the travel costs £3.4 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Motherwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.15 £ (2.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.77 £ (2.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.58 £ (2.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Motherwell

The second route from Bathgate to the Motherwell is 22.19 miles and takes 32 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Motherwell is 18.02 miles and takes 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Motherwell is the third suggested route (18mi, 29min) and costs 3.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Motherwell is the first suggested route (19.3mi, 27min) and costs 3.4 £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Motherwell is the second suggested route (22.2mi, 32min) and costs 3.9 £.

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 Motherwell?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 19.3mi (distance from Bathgate to Motherwell) and its duration is 27min. The other route is 18mi, and its duration is 29min. The slowest route is 22.2mi, and its duration is 32min.

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