Route from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld

The distance between East Kilbride and Cumbernauld is 19.5 miles. Travel time is 23 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Cumbernauld, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
19.5 mi , 23 min
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Route from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld

19.5 mi 23 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
354 ft
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
2.5 mi
11.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
13.
Merge right onto M80
1 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M80
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right onto M80
1117 ft
16.
Continue onto A8011
1.3 mi
17.
Enter Town Centre West Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Central Way (A8011)
214 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Central Way (A8011)
364 ft
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You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £3.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 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 £1.7 (£3.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £1.13 (£3.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £0.85 (£3.4/4).

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 19.49 miles, this computation entails multiplying 19.49 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 2.4 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 2.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £3.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld stands at £3.4.

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.2 £ (2.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.8 £ (2.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.6 £ (2.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld

The second route from East Kilbride to the Cumbernauld is 18.46 miles and takes 24 minutes.

The third route from East Kilbride to the Cumbernauld is 18.69 miles and takes 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld is the second suggested route (18.5mi, 24min) and costs 3.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld is the third suggested route (18.7mi, 29min) and costs 3.3 £.

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld is the first suggested route (19.5mi, 23min) and costs 3.4 £.

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 Cumbernauld?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 19.5mi (distance from East Kilbride to Cumbernauld) and its duration is 23min. The other route is 18.5mi, and its duration is 24min. The slowest route is 18.7mi, and its duration is 29min.

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

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 Cumbernauld?

Cumbernauld is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Cumbernauld has coordinates 55.9456680o,-3.9925340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cumbernauld from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.