Route from East Kilbride to Amber Valley

The distance between East Kilbride and Amber Valley is 283 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Amber Valley, County: Derbyshire, England
283 mi , 4 h 48 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from East Kilbride to Amber Valley on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Amber Valley

283 mi 4 h 48 min
1.
Head southeast on West Mains Road (B761)
854 ft
2.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
102 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kingsway (A725)
56 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
6.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
400 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.9 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left
787 ft
9.
Keep right at the fork
183 ft
10.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
712 ft
11.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto M74
26.4 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
15.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
16.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
52.9 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A500
44 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
8.2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
22.
Keep left at the fork
1251 ft
23.
Turn left onto City Road (A5007)
846 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
85 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street (A50)
101 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
849 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
103 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 1st exit
39 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
796 ft
32.
Merge right onto A50
4.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
35.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
143 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Derby Road (A50)
161 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Derby Road (A50)
4.7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road (A50)
198 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Road (A50)
5.2 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Hilton Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A516: Derby
199 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards A516: Derby
0.5 mi
44.
Continue onto Etwall Bypass (A516)
1.1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A516
217 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A516
1.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A516
127 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A516
1.1 mi
49.
Merge right onto A38
0.5 mi
50.
Keep right onto A38
0.9 mi
51.
Enter Kingsway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kingsway (A38)
317 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A38)
0.7 mi
53.
Enter Markeaton Island and take the 2nd exit onto Queensway (A38)
156 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A38)
1.7 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left
785 ft
56.
Enter Palm Court Island and take the 2nd exit onto A6
173 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
2.3 mi
58.
Turn right onto Makeney Road
216 ft
59.
Turn right to stay on Makeney Road
1.7 mi
60.
Merge left onto The Bridge (A6)
213 ft
61.
Continue onto Derby Road (A6)
0.8 mi
62.
Make a slight right onto Becksitch Lane
923 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £49.4. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £24.7 (£49.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.47 per passenger (£49.4 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £12.35 per passenger (£49.4 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 34.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £49.4 comes from for the journey from East Kilbride to Amber Valley.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Amber Valley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.1 £ (34.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.4 £ (34.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.55 £ (34.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Amber Valley

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from East Kilbride to Amber Valley covers 267.77 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 48 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from East Kilbride to Amber Valley by car?

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Amber Valley is the second suggested route (268mi, 4h 48min) and costs 46.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Amber Valley is the first suggested route (283mi, 4h 48min) and costs 49.4 £.

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 East Kilbride to Amber Valley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 268mi (distance from East Kilbride to Amber Valley) and its duration is 4h 48min. The slowest route is 283mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from East Kilbride to Amber Valley by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from East Kilbride to Amber Valley. It provides driving directions from East Kilbride to Amber Valley, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the East Kilbride - Amber Valley route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is East Kilbride located?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Amber Valley?

Amber Valley is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 78 meters above sea level. Amber Valley has coordinates 53.0151867o,-1.4823067o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Amber Valley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.