Colwyn Bay Glenrothes by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Colwyn Bay and Glenrothes by car is 308 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

How far is Glenrothes from Colwyn Bay? The driving distance is 308 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
308 mi , 5 h 17 min
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Route from Colwyn Bay to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Colwyn Bay to Glenrothes

308 mi 5 h 17 min
1.
Head southeast on Claughton Road
236 ft
2.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
3.
Turn left onto A547
139 ft
4.
Turn right onto Sea View Road (B5113)
272 ft
5.
Turn right onto Bay View Road (B5113)
705 ft
6.
Continue onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
687 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right towards A55: Chester
910 ft
8.
Merge right onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
30.6 mi
9.
Keep right onto A494
4.4 mi
10.
Keep right onto A494
2.8 mi
11.
Continue onto M56
19.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: Preston
0.3 mi
13.
Keep left towards M6: Preston
917 ft
14.
Keep right towards M6: Preston
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M6: Preston
0.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
12.2 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
18.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
26.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
27.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
29.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
30.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
31.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
32.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
33.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
34.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
35.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
36.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
37.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
38.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
39.
Turn right
7.2 mi
40.
Turn right
4.2 mi
41.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
42.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
43.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
45.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
47.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
49.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
53.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
54.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
55.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
56.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
57.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
58.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
59.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
61.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
64.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
65.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
71.
Make a slight left
897 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Colwyn Bay to Glenrothes?

The expense of driving from Colwyn Bay to Glenrothes, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £53.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £26.85 (£53.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17.9 per passenger (£53.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £13.43 per passenger (£53.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Colwyn Bay to Glenrothes, approximately 37.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 307.54 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £53.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Colwyn Bay to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.6 £ (37.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.4 £ (37.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.3 £ (37.2/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Where is Colwyn Bay located?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay 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.