Route from Birmingham to East Kilbride

The distance between Birmingham and East Kilbride is 285 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
285 mi , 4 h 43 min
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Route from Birmingham to East Kilbride on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to East Kilbride

285 mi 4 h 43 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep left onto M6
4.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
16.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
17.
Continue onto M74
26.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A725
71 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A725
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.2 mi
22.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
0.6 mi
23.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A725)
149 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
25.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
372 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Mains Road (B761)
114 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto West Mains Road (B761)
843 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Birmingham to East Kilbride?

Well, using petrol, it's £49.4. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £24.7 for the trip (£49.4 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £16.47 each (£49.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £12.35 each (£49.4 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 34.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £49.4 comes from for the trip from Birmingham to East Kilbride.

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to East Kilbride.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.6 £ (31.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.4 £ (31.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.8 £ (31.2/4) /p.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of East Kilbride?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.