Route from Bishopbriggs to Reading

The distance between Bishopbriggs and Reading is 391 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Bishopbriggs, County: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
391 mi , 6 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bishopbriggs to Reading on map



Driving directions from Bishopbriggs to Reading

391 mi 6 h 40 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 right onto M6
11.7 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
20.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
21.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
22.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
23.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
24.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
11.8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
28.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
29.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
30.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
32.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
36.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
43.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
48.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
49.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
50.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
51.
Make a slight left
489 ft
52.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
54.
Turn left
999 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Bishopbriggs to Reading with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Bishopbriggs to Reading. The journey using petrol will set you back 68.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 34.1 pounds (£68.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 22.73 pounds (£68.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 17.05 pounds (£68.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Bishopbriggs and Reading is approximately 390.78 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 47.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (47.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 68.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Bishopbriggs to Reading is 68.2 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Bishopbriggs to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.65 £ (47.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.77 £ (47.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.83 £ (47.3/4) /p.

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 Reading?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.