Route from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean

The distance between Bishopbriggs and Forest of Dean is 357 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Bishopbriggs, County: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
357 mi , 6 h 3 min
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Route from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean

357 mi 6 h 3 min
1.
Head southwest on Kenmure Crescent
328 ft
2.
Turn left onto Brackenbrae Road
780 ft
3.
Turn right onto Kirkintilloch Road (A803)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto Springburn Road (A803)
1.9 mi
5.
Make a slight left to stay on Springburn Road
634 ft
6.
Turn right onto A804
197 ft
7.
Turn left onto Castle Street (A803)
511 ft
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1.1 mi
9.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
10.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
11.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
12.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
13.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
15.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
16.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
17.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M50
210 ft
23.
Turn left onto B4221
476 ft
24.
Make a sharp left onto B4221
2 mi
25.
Turn left onto B4224
3.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto A40
0.3 mi
27.
Turn right onto B4224
1.8 mi
28.
Turn right onto Bradley Court Road (B4224)
804 ft
29.
Continue onto Townsend (B4224)
471 ft
30.
Continue onto High Street (B4224)
666 ft
31.
Continue onto Stars Pitch (B4224)
971 ft
32.
Continue right onto New Road (A4136)
4.5 mi
33.
Turn left onto B4234
2 mi
34.
Turn right onto Speech House Road (B4226)
25 ft
35.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £62.3. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £31.15 (£62.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £20.77 per passenger (£62.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £15.58 per passenger (£62.3 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 43.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £62.3 comes from for the journey from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean.
 

 

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 Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 43.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.6 £ (43.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.4 £ (43.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.8 £ (43.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean

The second route from Bishopbriggs to the Forest of Dean is 349.16 miles and takes 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (349mi, 6h 29min) and costs 61 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (357mi, 6h 3min) and costs 62.3 £.

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 Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 357mi (distance from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 6h 3min. The slowest route is 349mi, and its duration is 6h 29min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean. It provides driving directions from Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bishopbriggs - Forest of Dean 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 Bishopbriggs to Forest of Dean with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bishopbriggs located?

Bishopbriggs is located in East Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 64 meters above sea level. Bishopbriggs has coordinates 55.9041850o,-4.2284940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bishopbriggs from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Forest of Dean?

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.