Route from Falkirk to Melton

The distance between Falkirk and Melton is 318 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
318 mi , 5 h 32 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Falkirk to Melton on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Melton

318 mi 5 h 32 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 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
30.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
31.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
32.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
33.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
34.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
35.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
36.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
37.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
38.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
40.
Keep left onto A1(M)
75 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
1125 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swingbridge Road (A607)
93 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Swingbridge Road (A607)
400 ft
44.
Turn right onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
1115 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
172 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
1 mi
47.
Continue onto Grantham Road (A607)
7.9 mi
48.
Turn right onto Goadby Road
571 ft
49.
Continue onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
50.
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Falkirk to Melton?

The expense of driving from Falkirk to Melton using petrol amounts to £55.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £27.75 (£55.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £18.5 per person (£55.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £13.88 per person (£55.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 38.5 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £55.5 for the trip from Falkirk to Melton.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Melton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.25 £ (38.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.83 £ (38.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.63 £ (38.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Falkirk to Melton

The most time-consuming route from Falkirk to Melton spans a distance of 324.69 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Falkirk to Melton is the first suggested route (318mi, 5h 32min) and costs 55.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Falkirk to Melton is the second suggested route (325mi, 5h 36min) and costs 56.7 £.

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 Melton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 318mi (distance from Falkirk to Melton) and its duration is 5h 32min. The slowest route is 325mi, and its duration is 5h 36min.

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

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.