Route from Glenrothes to Alloa

The distance between Glenrothes and Alloa is 32.7 miles. Travel time is 44 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Alloa, County: Clackmannanshire, Scotland
32.7 mi , 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Glenrothes to Alloa on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Alloa

32.7 mi 44 min
1.
Head west
897 ft
2.
Make a slight right onto Queensgate
331 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
30 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
537 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Flemington Road
68 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
297 ft
7.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensway (A911)
14 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A911)
0.4 mi
9.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
438 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
11.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Kinglassie Road (B921)
1030 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Kinglassie Road (B921)
0.7 mi
13.
Enter Stenton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B921
360 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto B921
0.7 mi
15.
Enter Southfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kinglassie Road (B921)
361 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Kinglassie Road (B921)
1.4 mi
17.
Turn right
0.4 mi
18.
Make a slight left
1.8 mi
19.
Turn left
2 mi
20.
Continue slightly right
0.5 mi
21.
Continue onto B920
845 ft
22.
Turn right onto B9097
3.4 mi
23.
Turn left onto B996
855 ft
24.
Turn right onto B9097
6.4 mi
25.
Turn left onto A977
8.4 mi
26.
Turn right onto B910
2.1 mi
27.
Turn right onto Alloa Road (B910)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Marywood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A907
107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Parkmill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A907
102 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
775 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Clackmannan Road (A907)
143 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Clackmannan Road (A907)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Auldbrig Road
59 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Auldbrig Road
848 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenside Street
139 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenside Street
919 ft
38.
Turn right onto Coalgate
186 ft
39.
Go straight onto West Vennel
244 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Glenrothes to Alloa?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 5.7 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 2.85 quid each (£5.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 1.9 quid per person (£5.7 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 1.43 quid per person (£5.7 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 4 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 32.65 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 4 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Glenrothes to Alloa: 5.7 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Alloa.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2 £ (4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.33 £ (4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1 £ (4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Alloa

The most time-consuming route from Glenrothes to Alloa spans a distance of 34.77 miles and requires a travel time of 48 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Glenrothes to Alloa by car?

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Alloa is the first suggested route (32.7mi, 44min) and costs 5.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Alloa is the second suggested route (34.8mi, 48min) and costs 6.1 £.

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 Glenrothes to Alloa?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 32.7mi (distance from Glenrothes to Alloa) and its duration is 44min. The slowest route is 34.8mi, and its duration is 48min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Glenrothes to Alloa by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Glenrothes to Alloa. It provides driving directions from Glenrothes to Alloa, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Glenrothes - Alloa 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 Glenrothes to Alloa with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Glenrothes located?

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Alloa?

Alloa is located in Clackmannanshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Alloa has coordinates 56.1140730o,-3.7918960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Alloa from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.