Route from Bathgate to Wishaw

The distance between Bathgate and Wishaw is 20.4 miles. Travel time is 27 minutes.

From: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
20.4 mi , 27 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bathgate to Wishaw on map



Driving directions from Bathgate to Wishaw

20.4 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.
Continue onto Carlisle Road (A73)
2.2 mi
23.
Continue straight onto A73
1.1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westwood Road (A73)
166 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Road (A73)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Manse Road (A722)
263 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Manse Road (A722)
0.5 mi
28.
Continue onto Cambusnethan Street (A722)
0.6 mi
29.
Continue onto Kirk Road (A722)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kirk Road (A722)
27 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirk Road (A722)
0.3 mi
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bathgate to Wishaw?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 3.5 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 1.75 quid each (£3.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 1.17 quid per person (£3.5 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 0.88 quid per person (£3.5 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 2.5 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 20.44 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 2.5 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Bathgate to Wishaw: 3.5 quid.

 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bathgate to Wishaw.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.1 £ (2.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.73 £ (2.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.55 £ (2.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bathgate to Wishaw

The second route from Bathgate to the Wishaw is 18.15 miles and takes 31 minutes.

The third route from Bathgate to the Wishaw is 18.32 miles and takes 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bathgate to Wishaw is the second suggested route (18.1mi, 31min) and costs 3.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bathgate to Wishaw is the third suggested route (18.3mi, 29min) and costs 3.2 £.

The most expensive route from Bathgate to Wishaw is the first suggested route (20.4mi, 27min) and costs 3.5 £.

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 Wishaw?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 20.4mi (distance from Bathgate to Wishaw) and its duration is 27min. The other route is 18.3mi, and its duration is 29min. The slowest route is 18.1mi, and its duration is 31min.

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

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.