Route from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth

The distance between Falkirk and Hinckley and Bosworth is 316 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Hinckley and Bosworth, County: Leicestershire, England
316 mi , 5 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth

316 mi 5 h 20 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 right onto M6 Toll
12.2 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6 Toll
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Weeford Island and take the 3rd exit onto A5
770 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
7.6 mi
28.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
906 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
68 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Spon Lane
46 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Spon Lane
1.1 mi
34.
Turn right onto Grendon Road (B5000)
1.5 mi
35.
Turn left onto Sheepy Road (B4116)
1062 ft
36.
Continue onto Sheepy Road (B4116)
0.6 mi
37.
Continue onto Main Road (B4116)
0.8 mi
38.
Turn right onto Mill Lane (B585)
0.3 mi
39.
Continue left onto Wellsborough Road (B585)
1.8 mi
40.
Turn right onto Burton Road (A444)
304 ft
41.
Turn left onto Bosworth Road
1.5 mi
42.
Continue onto Wellsborough Road
0.8 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Road
77 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Road
0.9 mi
45.
Continue slightly left onto Main Street
458 ft
46.
Continue onto Barton Road
1131 ft
47.
Turn left onto Harcourt Spinney
389 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth?

The expense of driving from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £55.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £27.6 (£55.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £18.4 per passenger (£55.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £13.8 per passenger (£55.2 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth, approximately 38.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 315.92 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £55.2 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Hinckley and Bosworth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.15 £ (38.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.77 £ (38.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.58 £ (38.3/4) /p.

When comparing diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of octane rating, there's a significant distinction:

  1. Petrol (Gasoline): Typically has an octane rating between 87 and 95, crucial for preventing engine knocking in spark-ignition engines.

  2. Diesel Fuel: Doesn't have an octane rating as it's not used in spark-ignition engines. Diesel engines rely on compression ignition, so diesel fuel is formulated to ignite under high pressure, making octane rating irrelevant for diesel fuel.

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 Hinckley and Bosworth?

Hinckley and Bosworth is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 102 meters above sea level. Hinckley and Bosworth has coordinates 52.6302593o,-1.4115209o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hinckley and Bosworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.