Route from Bathgate to Wakefield

The distance between Bathgate and Wakefield is 214 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
214 mi , 4 h 9 min
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Route from Bathgate to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Wakefield

214 mi 4 h 9 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 4th exit onto A706
596 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A706
1.1 mi
12.
Enter Whitdale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Armadale Road (A706)
92 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Armadale Road (A706)
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Manse Road (A706)
694 ft
15.
Continue onto Longridge Road (A706)
1235 ft
16.
Continue straight onto Longridge Road (A706)
6.4 mi
17.
Turn left onto B7016
327 ft
18.
Turn right onto B7016
5.7 mi
19.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
20.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
21.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
22.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
24.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
25.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
26.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
27.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
29.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
30.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
31.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
36.
Continue onto M6
53.1 mi
37.
Take exit 37 on the left towards A684: Kendal
1221 ft
38.
Turn left onto A684
2.1 mi
39.
Turn right onto B6256
1.1 mi
40.
Continue onto A683
6.5 mi
41.
Turn left onto Flush Brow
762 ft
42.
Turn left to stay on Flush Brow
73 ft
43.
Turn right onto Bents Lane
0.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Wandales Lane
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Long Lane
1 mi
46.
Turn left onto A65
15.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A65
131 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
13 mi
49.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rotary Way (A629)
360 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A629)
1.2 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rotary Way (A629)
133 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A629)
1.2 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Keighley Road (A629)
94 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Keighley Road (A629)
1.2 mi
55.
Continue onto Skipton Road (A629)
1.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
146 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
1.7 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
172 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
2.4 mi
60.
Keep left onto Hard Ings Road (A650)
0.4 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
326 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
0.3 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
293 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
1.4 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sir Fred Hoyle Way (A650)
216 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Fred Hoyle Way (A650)
2.7 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bradford Road (B6265)
360 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Bradford Road (B6265)
740 ft
69.
Turn left onto Cottingley New Road (B6146)
0.3 mi
70.
Continue onto Bradford Old Road (B6146)
619 ft
71.
Continue onto Cottingley Cliffe Road (B6269)
0.8 mi
72.
Continue onto Bingley Road (B6269)
0.6 mi
73.
Turn right onto Haworth Road (B6144)
923 ft
74.
Turn left onto Heights Lane
0.3 mi
75.
Continue onto Daisy Hill Lane
0.3 mi
76.
Turn left onto Duckworth Lane
0.3 mi
77.
Turn right onto Squire Lane
0.3 mi
78.
Turn left onto Allerton Road
846 ft
79.
Turn left onto Thornton Road (B6145)
32 ft
80.
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
0.8 mi
81.
Continue onto Beckside Road
0.5 mi
82.
Continue onto Cross Lane (A6177)
860 ft
83.
Continue onto Hudson Avenue (A6177)
1256 ft
84.
Continue onto Southfield Lane (A6177)
0.3 mi
85.
Continue onto Southfield Road (A6177)
0.3 mi
86.
Continue onto Smiddles Lane (A6177)
1238 ft
87.
Continue onto Mayo Avenue (A6177)
0.5 mi
88.
Continue onto M606
2.1 mi
89.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
90.
Keep right at the fork
475 ft
91.
Enter Chainbar Roundabout and take the 1st exit
31 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
93.
Merge left onto M62
3.1 mi
94.
Keep right onto M62
5.9 mi
95.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
96.
Merge right onto Lofthouse Interchange
0.3 mi
97.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
98.
Merge right onto M1
0.7 mi
99.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
100.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A650
23 ft
101.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
102.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
163 ft
103.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
104.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
164 ft
105.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
850 ft
106.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
106 ft
107.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
893 ft
108.
Merge left onto Leeds Road (A61)
1148 ft
109.
Continue slightly left onto Bradford Road (A650)
497 ft
110.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1294 ft
111.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
712 ft
112.
Turn left onto Burton Street (A650)
455 ft
113.
Turn right onto Cliff Parade (A650)
476 ft
114.
Make a slight right to stay on Back Lane
211 ft
115.
Turn right onto Mulberry Way (A650)
278 ft
116.
Turn left
233 ft
117.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Bathgate to Wakefield by car?

The journey from Bathgate to Wakefield by car comes with a price tag of £37.4 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £18.7 for the trip (£37.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £12.47 each (£37.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £9.35 each (£37.4 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 26 liters of fuel. And that's where the £37.4 comes from for the trip from Bathgate to Wakefield.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £37.4, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.95 £ (25.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.63 £ (25.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.48 £ (25.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Wakefield

The second route from Bathgate to the Wakefield is 221.03 miles and takes 4 hours and 17 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Wakefield is 246.32 miles and takes 4 hours and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Wakefield is the first suggested route (214mi, 4h 9min) and costs 37.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Wakefield is the second suggested route (221mi, 4h 17min) and costs 38.6 £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Wakefield is the third suggested route (246mi, 4h 39min) and costs 43 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 214mi (distance from Bathgate to Wakefield) and its duration is 4h 9min. The other route is 221mi, and its duration is 4h 17min. The slowest route is 246mi, and its duration is 4h 39min.

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

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.