Route from Gloucester to Rutherglen
The distance between Gloucester and Rutherglen is 335 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Driving directions from Gloucester to Rutherglen
What's the expense of traveling from Gloucester to Rutherglen by car?
Embarking on the journey from Gloucester to Rutherglen, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 58 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 29 pounds for each of two passengers, 19.33 pounds for three passengers, and merely 14.5 pounds for four passengers.
Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 334.76 miles, the car craves around 40.6 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.
With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (40.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 58 pounds. Thus, the journey from Gloucester to Rutherglen is marked by a fuel cost of 58 pounds.
Diesel cost from Gloucester to Rutherglen.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 36.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.3 £ (36.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.2 £ (36.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.15 £ (36.6/4) /p.
Generally, diesel engines typically consume less fuel than petrol engines when all other factors are held constant. This is mainly because diesel fuel has a higher energy density and diesel engines are more thermally efficient. Diesel contains more energy per liter than petrol, and diesel engines are usually better at converting this energy into mechanical power. Moreover, diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios, enhancing their thermal efficiency and enabling them to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. Consequently, diesel vehicles often deliver superior fuel economy and can cover longer distances per gallon or liter of fuel compared to petrol vehicles of similar specifications.
Where is Gloucester located?
Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Rutherglen?
Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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