Route from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns

The distance between Glenrothes and Newton Mearns is 72 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
72 mi , 1 h 20 min
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Route from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns

72 mi 1 h 20 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
25.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
23.
Merge right onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.8 mi
24.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
5.5 mi
25.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A749)
0.5 mi
26.
Turn left onto A749
184 ft
27.
Turn left onto A749
697 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
55 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
100 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stewartfield Way
132 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1241 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
97 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
95 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
956 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
81 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
111 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
527 ft
42.
Enter Philipshill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redwood Drive (A726)
164 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Redwood Drive (A726)
1184 ft
44.
Continue onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.4 mi
45.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
192 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mearns Road
10 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Mearns Road
344 ft
50.
Continue straight onto Mearns Road
0.3 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mearns Road
32 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Mearns Road
703 ft
53.
Make a slight left to stay on Mearns Road
260 ft
54.
Turn left onto Eaglesham Road
0.6 mi
55.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A77)
415 ft
56.
Turn right onto Barrhead Road
235 ft
57.
Turn left onto Townhead Road
138 ft
58.
Turn left onto Townhead Road
114 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 12.6 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 6.3 quid each (£12.6 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.2 quid (£12.6 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.15 quid (£12.6 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 Newton Mearns is about 71.89 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8.7 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 (8.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 12.6 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns: 12.6 pounds.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

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

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.35 £ (8.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.9 £ (8.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.18 £ (8.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns

The second route from Glenrothes to the Newton Mearns is 71.65 miles and takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

The third route from Glenrothes to the Newton Mearns is 70.64 miles and takes 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns by car?

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns is the third suggested route (71mi, 1h 43min) and costs 12.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns is the second suggested route (72mi, 1h 20min) and costs 12.5 £.

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns is the first suggested route (72mi, 1h 20min) and costs 12.6 £.

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 Newton Mearns?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 72mi (distance from Glenrothes to Newton Mearns) and its duration is 1h 20min. The other route is 72mi, and its duration is 1h 20min. The slowest route is 71mi, and its duration is 1h 43min.

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

Newton Mearns is located in East Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 137 meters above sea level. Newton Mearns has coordinates 55.7711760o,-4.3366150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newton Mearns from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.