Route from Falkirk to Mid Sussex

The distance between Falkirk and Mid Sussex is 457 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: Mid Sussex, County: West Sussex, England
457 mi , 7 h 33 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Falkirk to Mid Sussex on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to Mid Sussex

457 mi 7 h 33 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 right onto M6
11.7 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
27.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
29.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
30.
Merge right onto M40
84 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
32.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
33.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
34.4 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
35.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
36.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
37.
Continue onto M23
5.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards B2036: Crawley
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Balcome Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Balcombe Road (B2036)
78 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Balcombe Road (B2036)
1.1 mi
41.
Continue onto London Road (B2036)
2 mi
42.
Turn left onto Haywards Heath Road
790 ft
43.
Turn right onto Haywards Heath Road
2 mi
44.
Continue onto Borde Hill Lane
899 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Falkirk to Mid Sussex with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Falkirk to Mid Sussex. The journey using petrol will set you back 79.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 39.85 pounds (£79.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 26.57 pounds (£79.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 19.93 pounds (£79.7 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Falkirk and Mid Sussex is approximately 456.63 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 55.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (55.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 79.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Falkirk to Mid Sussex is 79.7 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to Mid Sussex.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 55.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 27.65 £ (55.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.43 £ (55.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.83 £ (55.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Falkirk to Mid Sussex

The slowest route from Falkirk to the Mid Sussex is 463.11 miles and takes 7 hours and 44 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Falkirk to Mid Sussex by car?

The cheapest route from Falkirk to Mid Sussex is the first suggested route (457mi, 7h 33min) and costs 79.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Falkirk to Mid Sussex is the second suggested route (463mi, 7h 44min) and costs 80.8 £.

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 Falkirk to Mid Sussex?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 457mi (distance from Falkirk to Mid Sussex) and its duration is 7h 33min. The slowest route is 463mi, and its duration is 7h 44min.

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

Mid Sussex is located in West Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 52 meters above sea level. Mid Sussex has coordinates 51.0331364o,-0.1154372o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mid Sussex from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.