Route from Glenrothes to Merton

The distance between Glenrothes and Merton is 456 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
456 mi , 7 h 42 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Glenrothes to Merton on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Merton

456 mi 7 h 42 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 right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
55.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
56.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
58.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
59.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
60.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
61.
Merge right onto M40
84 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
63.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
64.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
18.5 mi
65.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
66.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
34 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.4 mi
68.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
69.
Continue onto Cobham Bypass (A3)
3.3 mi
70.
Continue onto Esher Bypass (A3)
3.5 mi
71.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.9 mi
72.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise North (A3)
0.4 mi
73.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
74.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
646 ft
75.
Take the ramp on the left towards Wimbledon
609 ft
76.
Go straight onto Bushey Road (A298)
1.2 mi
77.
Continue towards Merton Park
1022 ft
78.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
79.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Glenrothes to Merton by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £79.6. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £39.8 (£79.6/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £26.53 per person (£79.6/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £19.9 per person (£79.6/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 456.25 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 456.25 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 55.3 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 55.3 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £79.6.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Glenrothes to Merton amounts to £79.6.

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 55.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 27.6 £ (55.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.4 £ (55.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.8 £ (55.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Merton

The most time-consuming route from Glenrothes to Merton spans a distance of 441.14 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 53 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Merton is the second suggested route (441mi, 7h 53min) and costs 77 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Merton is the first suggested route (456mi, 7h 42min) and costs 79.6 £.

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 Merton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 456mi (distance from Glenrothes to Merton) and its duration is 7h 42min. The slowest route is 441mi, and its duration is 7h 53min.

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

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.