Route from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between East Kilbride and Merthyr Tydfil is 384 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
384 mi , 6 h 24 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil

384 mi 6 h 24 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)
86 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
22.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
26.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
133 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
37.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
330 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4102
16 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A4102)
31 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A4102)
1047 ft
43.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
44.
Continue slightly right onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
45.
Continue onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
542 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 66.6 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 33.3 quid each (£66.6 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 22.2 quid (£66.6 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 16.65 quid (£66.6 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between East Kilbride and Merthyr Tydfil is about 384.09 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 46.6 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (46.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 66.6 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil: 66.6 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.05 £ (42.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.03 £ (42.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.53 £ (42.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil

The most time-consuming route from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil spans a distance of 359.99 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil is the second suggested route (360mi, 6h 31min) and costs 62.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil is the first suggested route (384mi, 6h 24min) and costs 66.6 £.

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 Merthyr Tydfil?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 384mi (distance from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil) and its duration is 6h 24min. The slowest route is 360mi, and its duration is 6h 31min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil. It provides driving directions from East Kilbride to Merthyr Tydfil, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the East Kilbride - Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.