Route from Bishopbriggs to West Somerset by car

The driving distance between Bishopbriggs and West Somerset is 436 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 27 minutes by car.

From: Bishopbriggs, County: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
To: West Somerset, County: Somerset, England
436 mi , 7 h 27 min
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Route from Bishopbriggs to West Somerset on map



Driving directions from Bishopbriggs to West Somerset

436 mi 7 h 27 min
1.
Head southwest on Kenmure Crescent
328 ft
2.
Turn left onto Brackenbrae Road
705 ft
3.
Turn left to stay on Brackenbrae Road
76 ft
4.
Turn right onto Kirkintilloch Road (A803)
0.4 mi
5.
Continue onto Springburn Road (A803)
1.9 mi
6.
Make a slight left to stay on Springburn Road
634 ft
7.
Turn right onto A804
197 ft
8.
Turn left onto Castle Street (A803)
511 ft
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1.1 mi
10.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
11.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
12.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
13.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
14.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
15.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
16.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
17.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
129 mi
20.
Take exit 25 on the left towards A358: Taunton
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Blackbrook Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A358
959 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Hankridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Toneway (A358)
60 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Toneway (A358)
1.2 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
118 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
749 ft
27.
Enter Priory Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
122 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
0.5 mi
29.
Turn right onto Station Road (A3038)
978 ft
30.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A3038)
613 ft
31.
Keep left onto Kingston Road (A3038)
324 ft
32.
Make a slight left onto Greenway Road (A358)
0.7 mi
33.
Continue slightly right onto Staplegrove Road (A358)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
79 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
551 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
103 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
2.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A358
92 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
56 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
822 ft
42.
Continue onto Williton Road (A358)
0.7 mi
43.
Turn left onto B3224
2.5 mi
44.
Go straight onto B3224
6.6 mi
45.
Continue onto B3190
1.9 mi
46.
Turn right
2.7 mi
47.
Continue onto Bessom Bridge
555 ft
48.
Continue onto Storrtidge Lane
0.5 mi
49.
Continue slightly right onto Bryant's Hill
0.8 mi
50.
Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane
0.4 mi
51.
Make a slight right to stay on Sanctuary Lane
0.3 mi
52.
Continue onto Combeshead Hill
0.3 mi
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Bishopbriggs to West Somerset by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £75.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £37.8 (£75.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £25.2 (£75.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £18.9 (£75.6/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 435.92 miles, this computation entails multiplying 435.92 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of mpg, resulting in a requirement of 52.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 52.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £75.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Bishopbriggs to West Somerset stands at £75.6.

 

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 West Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.85 £ (47.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.9 £ (47.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.93 £ (47.7/4) /p.