Route from Glenrothes to Sunderland

The distance between Glenrothes and Sunderland is 170 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
170 mi , 3 h 3 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Glenrothes to Sunderland on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Sunderland

170 mi 3 h 3 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)
2.2 mi
28.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 3rd exit onto A1
738 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
20.6 mi
30.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
215 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
192 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
4.3 mi
34.
Go straight onto A1
2.6 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
156 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
11.3 mi
37.
Continue onto A1
8.1 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
291 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
176 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
115 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
52.5 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Seaton Burn Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
319 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
2 mi
47.
Keep left onto A19
642 ft
48.
Enter Moor Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A19
444 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
12.2 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1231: Sunderland
755 ft
51.
Continue onto A1231
539 ft
52.
Enter Hylton Grange Interchange and take the 1st exit towards Sunderland
43 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards Sunderland
1275 ft
54.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
142 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
0.4 mi
56.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
133 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
0.5 mi
58.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 3rd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
158 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
1.2 mi
60.
Keep left towards Roker
0.8 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1290
73 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A1290
918 ft
63.
Turn right onto North Bridge Street (A1018)
0.3 mi
64.
Continue onto Wearmouth Bridge (A1018)
1030 ft
65.
Turn left onto Bridge Street
382 ft
66.
Make a sharp right onto High Street West
222 ft
67.
Turn left onto Union Street
453 ft
68.
Turn right
73 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to travel from Glenrothes to Sunderland by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £29.7. 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 £14.85 (£29.7/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £9.9 per person (£29.7/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £7.43 per person (£29.7/4).

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 169.89 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 169.89 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 20.6 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 20.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £29.7.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Glenrothes to Sunderland amounts to £29.7.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Sunderland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.3 £ (20.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.87 £ (20.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.15 £ (20.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Sunderland

The second route from Glenrothes to the Sunderland is 154.4 miles and takes 3 hours and 8 minutes.

The third route from Glenrothes to the Sunderland is 193.62 miles and takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Sunderland is the second suggested route (154mi, 3h 8min) and costs 27 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Glenrothes to Sunderland is the first suggested route (170mi, 3h 3min) and costs 29.7 £.

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Sunderland is the third suggested route (194mi, 3h 50min) and costs 33.8 £.

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 Sunderland?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 170mi (distance from Glenrothes to Sunderland) and its duration is 3h 3min. The other route is 154mi, and its duration is 3h 8min. The slowest route is 194mi, and its duration is 3h 50min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Glenrothes to Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

Sunderland is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Sunderland has coordinates 54.9068690o,-1.3838010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sunderland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.