Route from Falkirk to Barry

The distance between Falkirk and Barry is 416 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 1 minute.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Barry, County: , Wales
416 mi , 7 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Falkirk to Barry on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Barry

416 mi 7 h 1 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
98 mi
23.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
24.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
25.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
37.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
38.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
39.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
40.
Keep left onto M4
19.7 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A4232
3.1 mi
43.
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Culverhouse Cross Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
565 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
98 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue straight onto Port Road (A4050)
0.6 mi
49.
Continue straight onto Port Road (A4050)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road (A4050)
94 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road (A4050)
0.8 mi
52.
Turn right onto Port Road (A4050)
1.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Road West (A4226)
273 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Road West (A4226)
0.9 mi
55.
Enter Waycock Cross and take the 1st exit onto Pontypridd Road (B4266)
20 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Pontypridd Road (B4266)
86 ft
57.
Turn left to stay on Pontypridd Road (B4266)
0.7 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Park Crescent (A4050)
80 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Crescent (A4050)
240 ft
60.
Turn left onto Romilly Road
928 ft
61.
Turn left onto Porthkerry Road
302 ft
62.
Turn left to stay on Porthkerry Road
154 ft
63.
Make a slight right onto Queen Street
616 ft
64.
Turn right onto Island Road
357 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Falkirk to Barry by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £72.5. 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 £36.25 (£72.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £24.17 (£72.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £18.13 (£72.5/4).

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 415.61 miles, this computation entails multiplying 415.61 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 50.4 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 50.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £72.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Falkirk to Barry stands at £72.5.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Barry.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.15 £ (50.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.77 £ (50.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.58 £ (50.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Falkirk to Barry

The slowest route from Falkirk to the Barry is 403.62 miles and takes 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Falkirk to Barry by car?

The cheapest route from Falkirk to Barry is the second suggested route (404mi, 7h 24min) and costs 70.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Falkirk to Barry is the first suggested route (416mi, 7h 1min) and costs 72.5 £.

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 Barry?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 416mi (distance from Falkirk to Barry) and its duration is 7h 1min. The slowest route is 404mi, and its duration is 7h 24min.

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

Barry is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Barry has coordinates 51.3997529o,-3.2825859o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barry from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.