Route from East Kilbride to Motherwell

The distance between East Kilbride and Motherwell is 10.5 miles. Travel time is 15 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
10.5 mi , 15 min
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Route from East Kilbride to Motherwell on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Motherwell

10.5 mi 15 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
1.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1211 ft
17.
Turn right onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
112 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
13 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
76 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
624 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout
82 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from East Kilbride to Motherwell?

Well, using petrol, it's £1.8. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £0.9 for the trip (£1.8 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £0.6 each (£1.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £0.45 each (£1.8 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 1.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £1.8 comes from for the trip from East Kilbride to Motherwell.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Motherwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.55 £ (1.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.37 £ (1.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.28 £ (1.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Motherwell

The second route from East Kilbride to the Motherwell is 9.43 miles and takes 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Motherwell is the second suggested route (9.4mi, 17min) and costs 1.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Motherwell is the first suggested route (10.5mi, 15min) and costs 1.8 £.

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 Motherwell?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 10.5mi (distance from East Kilbride to Motherwell) and its duration is 15min. The slowest route is 9.4mi, and its duration is 17min.

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

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.