Route from Glasgow to Sheffield
The distance between Glasgow and Sheffield is 243 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Driving directions from Glasgow to Sheffield
How much is the expense of driving from Glasgow to Sheffield?
The expense of driving from Glasgow to Sheffield, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £42.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £21.1 (£42.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.07 per passenger (£42.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.55 per passenger (£42.2 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 Glasgow to Sheffield, approximately 29.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 243.45 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 £42.2 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.
Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:
Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.
Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.
Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.
Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.
Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.
Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.
Diesel cost from Glasgow to Sheffield.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.35 £ (26.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.9 £ (26.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.68 £ (26.7/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Glasgow to Sheffield
The second route from Glasgow to the Sheffield is 255.44 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.
The third route from Glasgow to the Sheffield is 265.91 miles and takes 5 hours and 42 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Glasgow to Sheffield by car?
The cheapest route from Glasgow to Sheffield is the first suggested route (243mi, 4h 30min) and costs 42.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Glasgow to Sheffield is the second suggested route (255mi, 4h 32min) and costs 44.3 £.
The most expensive route from Glasgow to Sheffield is the third suggested route (266mi, 5h 42min) and costs 46.1 £.
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 Sheffield?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 243mi (distance from Glasgow to Sheffield) and its duration is 4h 30min. The other route is 255mi, and its duration is 4h 32min. The slowest route is 266mi, and its duration is 5h 42min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Glasgow to Sheffield by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Glasgow to Sheffield. It provides driving directions from Glasgow to Sheffield, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Glasgow - Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Sheffield has coordinates 53.3811290o,-1.4700850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sheffield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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