Route from Glasgow to Rossendale

The distance between Glasgow and Rossendale is 205 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Glasgow, County: Glasgow City, Scotland
To: Rossendale, County: Lancashire, England
205 mi , 3 h 31 min
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Route from Glasgow to Rossendale on map



Driving directions from Glasgow to Rossendale

205 mi 3 h 31 min
1.
Head west
174 ft
2.
Turn left onto Killermont Street
216 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Nile Street
205 ft
4.
Continue onto Port Dundas Road
914 ft
5.
Turn right onto Milton Street
925 ft
6.
Turn left onto Dobbie's Loan (A804)
321 ft
7.
Turn right onto Craighall Road (A879)
280 ft
8.
Turn right
71 ft
9.
Take the ramp on the right towards M8: Edinburgh
1.8 mi
10.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
11.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
12.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
13.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
14.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
15.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
16.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
17.
Keep left onto M61
1.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M61
1231 ft
19.
Keep left at the fork
7.4 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Guide Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Haslingden Road (B6232)
681 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Haslingden Road (B6232)
0.5 mi
23.
Continue onto Elton Road (B6232)
1.9 mi
24.
Continue onto Grane Road (B6232)
3.1 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the right
1031 ft
26.
Merge right onto Haslingden Bypass (A56)
0.3 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto Edenfield Interchange (A681)
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Edenfield Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Haslingden Road (A681)
121 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Haslingden Road (A681)
1.1 mi
30.
Enter Queen's Square Island and take the 4th exit onto Queen's Square
462 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Square
165 ft
32.
Continue onto Bacup Road
0.5 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bacup Road (A681)
10 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Bacup Road (A681)
1.1 mi
35.
Turn left onto Burnley Road East (B6238)
480 ft
36.
Turn left onto Schofield Street
299 ft
37.
Turn right onto Joe Connolly Way
188 ft
38.
Turn left to stay on Joe Connolly Way
122 ft
39.
Turn right to stay on Joe Connolly Way
114 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to drive from Glasgow to Rossendale with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Glasgow to Rossendale. The journey using petrol will set you back 35.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 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 17.75 pounds (£35.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 11.83 pounds (£35.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 8.88 pounds (£35.5 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 Glasgow and Rossendale is approximately 204.9 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 24.8 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 (24.8 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 35.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Glasgow to Rossendale is 35.5 pounds.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Glasgow to Rossendale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.2 £ (22.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.47 £ (22.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.6 £ (22.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glasgow to Rossendale

The second route from Glasgow to the Rossendale is 202.47 miles and takes 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Glasgow to Rossendale by car?

The cheapest route from Glasgow to Rossendale is the second suggested route (202mi, 4h 38min) and costs 35.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glasgow to Rossendale is the first suggested route (205mi, 3h 31min) and costs 35.5 £.

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 Glasgow to Rossendale?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 205mi (distance from Glasgow to Rossendale) and its duration is 3h 31min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 38min.

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

Rossendale is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 209 meters above sea level. Rossendale has coordinates 53.6940302o,-2.2559579o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rossendale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.