Route from Glenrothes to Arbroath

The distance between Glenrothes and Arbroath is 40.4 miles. Travel time is 53 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Arbroath, County: Angus, Scotland
40.4 mi , 53 min
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Route from Glenrothes to Arbroath on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Arbroath

40.4 mi 53 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Tullis Russel Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A92
127 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.2 mi
12.
Go straight onto A92
0.9 mi
13.
Enter New Inn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
178 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
4.8 mi
15.
Enter Melville Lodges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
227 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
11.2 mi
17.
Enter Five Roads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
242 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.3 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
149 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
3 mi
21.
Continue onto East Dock Street (A92)
62 ft
22.
Make a slight right to stay on East Dock Street (A92)
0.9 mi
23.
Continue onto Broughty Ferry Road (A92)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left onto Greendykes Road (A92)
1075 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greendykes Road (A92)
106 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Greendykes Road (A92)
1223 ft
27.
Enter Scott Fyffe Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Arbroath Road (A92)
416 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Arbroath Road (A92)
2 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
213 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
0.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
207 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
0.5 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arbroath Road (A92)
202 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Arbroath Road (A92)
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Ethiebeaton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arbroath Road (A92)
268 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Arbroath Road (A92)
8.9 mi
37.
Enter Elliot Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
176 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.1 mi
39.
Turn left to stay on Dundee Road (B964)
369 ft
40.
Turn right onto Infirmary Brae (B964)
233 ft
41.
Continue slightly left onto Rosemount Road (B964)
622 ft
42.
Continue onto Addison Place (B964)
1131 ft
43.
Turn right onto Jamieson Street
535 ft
44.
Turn right onto Garden Street
9 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Glenrothes to Arbroath with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Glenrothes to Arbroath. The journey using petrol will set you back 7.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 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 3.55 pounds (£7.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.37 pounds (£7.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.78 pounds (£7.1 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 Glenrothes and Arbroath is approximately 40.42 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 4.9 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 (4.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 7.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Glenrothes to Arbroath is 7.1 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Arbroath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Arbroath

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Glenrothes to Arbroath covers 46.28 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 2 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Arbroath is the first suggested route (40.4mi, 53min) and costs 7.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Arbroath is the second suggested route (46.3mi, 1h 2min) and costs 8.1 £.

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 Arbroath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.4mi (distance from Glenrothes to Arbroath) and its duration is 53min. The slowest route is 46.3mi, and its duration is 1h 2min.

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

Arbroath is located in Angus county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Arbroath has coordinates 56.5591070o,-2.5915430o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Arbroath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.