Route from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness

The distance between Falkirk and Barrow-in-Furness is 179 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Barrow-in-Furness, County: Cumbria, England
179 mi , 3 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness

179 mi 3 h 21 min
1.
Head east on Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
233 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Garrison Place (A803)
0.3 mi
3.
Make a slight right onto Tanners Road (A803)
839 ft
4.
Keep left onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A803)
61 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glasgow Road (A803)
60 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A803)
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 3rd exit towards Glasgow
185 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards Glasgow
112 ft
11.
Go straight onto A883
1.2 mi
12.
Turn left
107 ft
13.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A8004
143 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A8004
0.4 mi
15.
Go straight onto A8004
370 ft
16.
Take the ramp towards (M80): Glasgow
1.8 mi
17.
Merge right onto M80
7.5 mi
18.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
19.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
20.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
21.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
22.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
24.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
25.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 4th exit towards A66(W): Workington
1207 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards A66(W): Workington
0.9 mi
27.
Enter Rheged Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A592
191 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A592
12.4 mi
29.
Turn right onto A592
12.8 mi
30.
Turn left onto Kendal Road (A5074)
0.4 mi
31.
Continue straight to stay on Kendal Road (A5074)
1.1 mi
32.
Keep right onto B5360
1 mi
33.
Continue left onto A592
5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
153 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
4.9 mi
36.
Enter Greenodd Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
102 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
2.9 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
76 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
0.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road (A590)
130 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto County Road (A590)
1.7 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A590: Barrow
189 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Barrow
2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
193 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
117 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Park Road
21 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road
0.7 mi
50.
Make a slight right onto Breast Mill Beck Road
0.5 mi
51.
Turn right onto Abbey Road
1.9 mi
52.
Turn left onto Rawlinson Street
0.6 mi
53.
Turn right
92 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £31.2. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £15.6 (£31.2/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.4 (£31.2/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.8 (£31.2/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 178.74 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 178.74 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 21.7 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 21.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £31.2.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness amounts to £31.2.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.8 £ (21.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.2 £ (21.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.4 £ (21.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness

The second route from Falkirk to the Barrow-in-Furness is 194.3 miles and takes 3 hours and 60 minutes.

The third route from Falkirk to the Barrow-in-Furness is 175.6 miles and takes 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness by car?

The cheapest route from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness is the third suggested route (176mi, 3h 51min) and costs 30.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness is the first suggested route (179mi, 3h 21min) and costs 31.2 £.

The most expensive route from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness is the second suggested route (194mi, 3h 60min) and costs 33.9 £.

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 Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 179mi (distance from Falkirk to Barrow-in-Furness) and its duration is 3h 21min. The other route is 176mi, and its duration is 3h 51min. The slowest route is 194mi, and its duration is 3h 60min.

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

Where is Falkirk located?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barrow-in-Furness?

Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Barrow-in-Furness has coordinates 54.1089670o,-3.2188940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barrow-in-Furness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.