Route from Glenrothes to Manchester

The distance between Glenrothes and Manchester is 247 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
247 mi , 4 h 18 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Glenrothes to Manchester on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Manchester

247 mi 4 h 18 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 right onto M8
5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
1002 ft
23.
Keep left towards A899
0.4 mi
24.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.4 mi
25.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
434 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
27.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
197 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brucefield Park North
78 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Brucefield Park North
644 ft
31.
Turn right onto Brucefield Park West
0.4 mi
32.
Continue straight
7.5 mi
33.
Continue onto Auchengray Road
0.6 mi
34.
Make a slight right
3.2 mi
35.
Turn left onto Carnwath Road (B7016)
2.3 mi
36.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
37.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
38.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
39.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
40.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
41.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
42.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
43.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
44.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
46.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
47.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
48.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
53.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
54.
Keep left onto M61
20.9 mi
55.
Keep right towards M60: Manchester Airport
0.5 mi
56.
Keep left onto M60
2.4 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
58.
Keep left towards M602
4 mi
59.
Merge left onto Regent Road (A57)
0.9 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto Regent Road (A6042)
171 ft
61.
Merge right onto Trinity Way (A6042)
0.5 mi
62.
Turn left to stay on Trinity Way (A34)
717 ft
63.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A6)
572 ft
64.
Turn right onto New Bailey Street (A34)
648 ft
65.
Continue onto Bridge Street West (A34)
1284 ft
66.
Continue onto John Dalton Street (A34)
664 ft
67.
Turn left onto Cross Street
134 ft
68.
Turn right onto Tib Lane
176 ft
69.
Turn left onto Essex Street
442 ft
70.
Turn right onto Chapel Walks
335 ft
71.
Turn right onto Brown Street
230 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Glenrothes to Manchester?

The expense of driving from Glenrothes to Manchester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £43.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £21.6 (£43.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.4 per passenger (£43.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.8 per passenger (£43.2 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 Glenrothes to Manchester, approximately 30 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 247.5 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 £43.2 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.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Manchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15 £ (30/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10 £ (30/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.5 £ (30/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Manchester

An alternative route from Glenrothes to the Manchester is 253.08 miles and takes 5 hours and 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Manchester is the first suggested route (247mi, 4h 18min) and costs 43.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Manchester is the second suggested route (253mi, 5h 50min) and costs 44.2 £.

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 Manchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 247mi (distance from Glenrothes to Manchester) and its duration is 4h 18min. The slowest route is 253mi, and its duration is 5h 50min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.