Bathgate Perth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bathgate and Perth by car is 50.5 miles. The driving time is 56 minutes.

How far is Perth from Bathgate? The driving distance is 50.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Perth, County: Perth and Kinross, Scotland
50.5 mi , 56 min
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Route from Bathgate to Perth on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Perth

50.5 mi 56 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 right onto M90
4.1 mi
26.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A909: Kelty
19.9 mi
27.
Take exit 10 on the left towards A912: Stirling
989 ft
28.
Keep right towards A912: Perth
0.3 mi
29.
Go straight onto A912
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Edinburgh Road (A912)
53 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Edinburgh Road (A912)
0.9 mi
32.
Turn left onto Marshall Place (A989)
774 ft
33.
Turn right onto Scott Street
1169 ft
34.
Turn right onto South Street
304 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Bathgate to Perth by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £8.8. 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 £4.4 (£8.8/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.93 (£8.8/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £2.2 (£8.8/4).

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 50.47 miles, this computation entails multiplying 50.47 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 6.1 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 6.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £8.8.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Bathgate to Perth stands at £8.8.

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Perth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.05 £ (6.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.03 £ (6.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.53 £ (6.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Perth

The second route from Bathgate to the Perth is 55.26 miles and takes 59 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Perth is 47.55 miles and takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Perth is the third suggested route (47.5mi, 1h 3min) and costs 8.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Perth is the first suggested route (50.5mi, 56min) and costs 8.8 £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Perth is the second suggested route (55.3mi, 59min) and costs 9.6 £.

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 Perth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 50.5mi (distance from Bathgate to Perth) and its duration is 56min. The other route is 55.3mi, and its duration is 59min. The slowest route is 47.5mi, and its duration is 1h 3min.

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

Perth is located in Perth and Kinross county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Perth has coordinates 56.3949940o,-3.4308381o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Perth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.