Route from Carlisle to Glenrothes

The distance between Carlisle and Glenrothes is 129 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
129 mi , 2 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Carlisle to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Carlisle to Glenrothes

129 mi 2 h 23 min
1.
Head northwest on Lowther Street (A7)
985 ft
2.
Turn right onto Victoria Place (A7)
546 ft
3.
Turn left onto Georgian Way (A7)
1276 ft
4.
Enter Hardwicke Circus and take the 2nd exit onto Bridgewater Road (A7)
404 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridgewater Road (A7)
366 ft
6.
Continue onto Eden Bridge (A7)
482 ft
7.
Continue onto Stanwix Bank (A7)
1128 ft
8.
Continue onto Scotland Road (A7)
0.6 mi
9.
Continue onto Kingstown Road (A7)
1.2 mi
10.
Merge right onto Greymoorhill Interchange (A7)
4 ft
11.
Keep right onto Greymoorhill Interchange (A7)
101 ft
12.
Take the ramp on the left
1159 ft
13.
Merge right onto M6
5.7 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
22.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
23.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
24.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
25.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
27.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
28.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
29.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
31.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
32.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
33.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
34.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
35.
Turn right
7.2 mi
36.
Turn right
4.2 mi
37.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
38.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
39.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
41.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
43.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
45.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
49.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
50.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
51.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
52.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
53.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
54.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
55.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
57.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
60.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
61.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
67.
Make a slight left
897 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Carlisle to Glenrothes by car?

Driving from Carlisle to Glenrothes costs £22.4 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £11.2 (£22.4 split by 2). With three friends, it's £7.47 each (£22.4 divided by 3), and with four, it's £5.6 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 15.6 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £22.4 Carlisle-Glenrothes fare.

In all, the travel costs £22.4 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Carlisle to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.8 £ (15.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.2 £ (15.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.9 £ (15.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Carlisle to Glenrothes

The second route from Carlisle to the Glenrothes is 126.69 miles and takes 2 hours and 26 minutes.

The third route from Carlisle to the Glenrothes is 135.9 miles and takes 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Carlisle to Glenrothes by car?

The cheapest route from Carlisle to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (127mi, 2h 26min) and costs 22.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Carlisle to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (129mi, 2h 23min) and costs 22.4 £.

The most expensive route from Carlisle to Glenrothes is the third suggested route (136mi, 2h 58min) and costs 23.7 £.

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 Carlisle to Glenrothes?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 129mi (distance from Carlisle to Glenrothes) and its duration is 2h 23min. The other route is 127mi, and its duration is 2h 26min. The slowest route is 136mi, and its duration is 2h 58min.

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Where is Carlisle located?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Glenrothes?

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.