Route from Blackwood to Falkirk

The distance between Blackwood and Falkirk is 396 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
396 mi , 6 h 43 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackwood to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Falkirk

396 mi 6 h 43 min
1.
Head north on High Street (B4251)
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto High Street (B4251)
613 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
337 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
940 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
332 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
166 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
171 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
169 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
205 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
26 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pant Road (A467)
135 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Pant Road (A467)
1.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto A472
4.7 mi
18.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
184 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
25.
Make a slight right onto Berthon Road (A472)
4.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto A472
1.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto A472
180 ft
28.
Take the ramp onto A472
394 ft
29.
Keep left onto A472
1248 ft
30.
Merge right onto A449
4.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
34.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
40.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
42.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
43.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
44.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
45.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
46.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
48.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
49.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
50.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
51.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
52.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
53.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
54.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
55.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
56.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
57.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
58.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
60.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
61.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
65.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
67.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
68.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
69.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
70.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
71.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Blackwood to Falkirk by car?

Embarking on the journey from Blackwood to Falkirk, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 68.7 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 34.35 pounds for each of two passengers, 22.9 pounds for three passengers, and merely 17.18 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 396.41 miles, the car craves around 48.1 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (48.1 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 68.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Blackwood to Falkirk is marked by a fuel cost of 68.7 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Blackwood to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 43.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.7 £ (43.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.47 £ (43.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.85 £ (43.4/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Falkirk

The slowest route from Blackwood to the Falkirk is 377.38 miles and takes 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackwood to Falkirk by car?

The cheapest route from Blackwood to Falkirk is the second suggested route (377mi, 6h 57min) and costs 65.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackwood to Falkirk is the first suggested route (396mi, 6h 43min) and costs 68.7 £.

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 Blackwood to Falkirk?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 396mi (distance from Blackwood to Falkirk) and its duration is 6h 43min. The slowest route is 377mi, and its duration is 6h 57min.

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

Where is Blackwood located?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.