Route from Glenrothes to Amber Valley

The distance between Glenrothes and Amber Valley is 290 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Amber Valley, County: Derbyshire, England
290 mi , 5 h 26 min
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Route from Glenrothes to Amber Valley on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Amber Valley

290 mi 5 h 26 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 3rd exit onto A92
398 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
13.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
179 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
10.3 mi
15.
Continue onto M90
859 ft
16.
Continue towards M90 South: Edinburgh
0.9 mi
17.
Keep right towards M90 South: Edinburgh
6.9 mi
18.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
21.
Keep left onto M8
4.3 mi
22.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
24.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
25.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
26.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.2 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A68: Jedburgh
1245 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
256 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
281 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
125 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
4.8 mi
33.
Continue onto Main Street (A68)
10.8 mi
34.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
148 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
13.7 mi
36.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
167 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
5.4 mi
38.
Keep left onto A68
28.9 mi
39.
Continue onto A68
666 ft
40.
Turn right to stay on A68
19.3 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
240 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
44.
Merge right onto A69
2.5 mi
45.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A68
664 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
288 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
17.1 mi
49.
Turn right onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
50.
Continue onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
51.
Continue onto Bridge Street (A68)
2.5 mi
52.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
235 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
5.6 mi
54.
Turn right onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
55.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
56.
Continue onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
57.
Turn left onto A68
790 ft
58.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
59.
Continue onto Darlington Road (A68)
0.4 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
88 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
1.9 mi
62.
Turn right onto B6275
4.8 mi
63.
Turn right onto A67
216 ft
64.
Turn left onto B6275
575 ft
65.
Turn left onto The Green (B6275)
5 mi
66.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M)
692 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
0.4 mi
68.
Merge right onto A1(M)
48.9 mi
69.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
70.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
71.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
72.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
73.
Merge right onto M18
28.5 mi
74.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38: Mansfield
0.4 mi
75.
Enter Pinxton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A38
1086 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
5.5 mi
77.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
78.
Enter Hartshay Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A610
1004 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A610
1 mi
80.
Make a slight left onto B6013
1 mi
81.
Turn right onto Tenter Lane (B6013)
911 ft
82.
Continue onto New Road (B6013)
0.8 mi
83.
Continue onto Chesterfield Road (B6013)
867 ft
84.
Continue onto Far Laund (B6013)
0.7 mi
85.
Continue onto Laund Hill (B6013)
790 ft
86.
Continue onto Chesterfield Road (B6013)
556 ft
87.
Keep right onto Chesterfield Road (B6013)
0.3 mi
88.
Continue right onto Market Place (A609)
429 ft
89.
Make a slight left onto Queen Street
739 ft
90.
Continue onto The Fleet
1135 ft
91.
Turn left onto The Fleet
280 ft
92.
Make a slight right onto Becksitch Lane
839 ft
93.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Glenrothes to Amber Valley by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 50.7 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 25.35 quid each (£50.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 16.9 quid (£50.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 12.68 quid (£50.7 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Glenrothes and Amber Valley is about 290.17 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 35.2 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (35.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 50.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Glenrothes to Amber Valley: 50.7 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Amber Valley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.55 £ (35.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.7 £ (35.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.78 £ (35.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Amber Valley

The slowest route from Glenrothes to the Amber Valley is 319.01 miles and takes 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Glenrothes to Amber Valley by car?

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Amber Valley is the first suggested route (290mi, 5h 26min) and costs 50.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Amber Valley is the second suggested route (319mi, 5h 34min) and costs 55.7 £.

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 Glenrothes to Amber Valley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 290mi (distance from Glenrothes to Amber Valley) and its duration is 5h 26min. The slowest route is 319mi, and its duration is 5h 34min.

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

Amber Valley is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 78 meters above sea level. Amber Valley has coordinates 53.0151867o,-1.4823067o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Amber Valley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.