Route from Glasgow to Ipswich
The distance between Glasgow and Ipswich is 416 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Driving directions from Glasgow to Ipswich
How much does it cost to travel from Glasgow to Ipswich by car?
The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £72. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £36 (£72/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £24 per person (£72/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £18 per person (£72/4).
To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:
The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 415.53 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 415.53 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 50.4 liters of fuel needed.
The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 50.4 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total comes to £72.
In conclusion, the fuel cost from Glasgow to Ipswich amounts to £72.
Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:
Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.
Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.
Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.
Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.
Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.
Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Glasgow to Ipswich.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 45.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.75 £ (45.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.17 £ (45.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.38 £ (45.5/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Glasgow to Ipswich
The slowest route from Glasgow to the Ipswich is 436.96 miles and takes 7 hours and 12 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Glasgow to Ipswich by car?
The cheapest route from Glasgow to Ipswich is the first suggested route (416mi, 7h 5min) and costs 72 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Glasgow to Ipswich is the second suggested route (437mi, 7h 12min) and costs 75.7 £.
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 Glasgow to Ipswich?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 416mi (distance from Glasgow to Ipswich) and its duration is 7h 5min. The slowest route is 437mi, and its duration is 7h 12min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Glasgow to Ipswich by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Glasgow to Ipswich. It provides driving directions from Glasgow to Ipswich, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Glasgow - Ipswich 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 Glasgow to Ipswich with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Glasgow located?
Glasgow is located in Glasgow City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Glasgow has coordinates 55.8642370o,-4.2518060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glasgow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Ipswich?
Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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