Route from Bathgate to Rutherglen

The distance between Bathgate and Rutherglen is 27.7 miles. Travel time is 34 minutes.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
27.7 mi , 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bathgate to Rutherglen on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Rutherglen

27.7 mi 34 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
17.4 mi
16.
Take exit 8 on the left towards M73: Carlisle
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M73: Carlisle
74 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards M73: Carlisle
0.9 mi
19.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
0.6 mi
20.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
3.5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
22.
Turn left onto Cambuslang Road (A724)
1191 ft
23.
Make a slight right
133 ft
24.
Keep left onto Hamilton Road (B768)
225 ft
25.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
0.9 mi
26.
Continue onto Burnhill Street (B768)
1055 ft
27.
Turn right onto Pinkerton Avenue
251 ft
28.
Turn right onto Glebe Place
219 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Bathgate to Rutherglen?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £4.8. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £2.4 each (£4.8 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £1.6 a head (£4.8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £1.2 per person (£4.8 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 3.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £4.8 total comes from for the trip from Bathgate to Rutherglen.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Rutherglen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.5 £ (3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1 £ (3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.75 £ (3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Rutherglen

The second route from Bathgate to the Rutherglen is 28.87 miles and takes 41 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Rutherglen is 27.06 miles and takes 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Rutherglen is the third suggested route (27.1mi, 42min) and costs 4.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Rutherglen is the first suggested route (27.7mi, 34min) and costs 4.8 £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Rutherglen is the second suggested route (28.9mi, 41min) and costs 5 £.

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 Rutherglen?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 27.7mi (distance from Bathgate to Rutherglen) and its duration is 34min. The other route is 28.9mi, and its duration is 41min. The slowest route is 27.1mi, and its duration is 42min.

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

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.