Greenock Wishaw by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Greenock and Wishaw by car is 40.5 miles. The driving time is 53 minutes.

How far is Wishaw from Greenock? The driving distance is 40.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Greenock, County: Inverclyde, Scotland
To: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
40.5 mi , 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Greenock to Wishaw on map



Driving directions from Greenock to Wishaw

40.5 mi 53 min
1.
Head southeast on Jardine Terrace
93 ft
2.
Turn left onto Margaret Street
219 ft
3.
Turn right onto Brougham Street (A770)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Grey Place (A770)
419 ft
5.
Continue onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter Bullring Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
324 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
1251 ft
8.
Continue onto Rue End Street (A8)
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A8)
113 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A8)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
185 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
0.7 mi
13.
Continue onto Port Glasgow Road (A8)
1205 ft
14.
Continue onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Glen Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
27 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
799 ft
17.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
235 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Comet Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
100 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Newark Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
119 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
1.4 mi
23.
Enter Woodhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A8
255 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A8
2.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A8
89 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A8
0.7 mi
27.
Continue onto M8
13.4 mi
28.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
1 mi
29.
Continue onto M74
8 mi
30.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
4.2 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
32.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1211 ft
34.
Turn right onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
112 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
13 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
76 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
624 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
86 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
97 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
782 ft
45.
Keep left onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
201 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
301 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
0.2 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Meadowhead Road
52 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Meadowhead Road
104 ft
50.
Turn right to stay on Meadowhead Road
280 ft
51.
Go straight onto Shieldmuir Street (A721)
0.5 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A721
111 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A721
0.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A721)
44 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A721)
0.3 mi
56.
Continue onto Main Street (A721)
0.4 mi
57.
Turn left onto Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Greenock to Wishaw?

The expense of driving from Greenock to Wishaw using petrol amounts to £7.1. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £3.55 (£7.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £2.37 per person (£7.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £1.78 per person (£7.1 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 4.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £7.1 for the trip from Greenock to Wishaw.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Greenock to Wishaw.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Greenock to Wishaw

The second route from Greenock to the Wishaw is 45.51 miles and takes 57 minutes.

The third route from Greenock to the Wishaw is 44.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Greenock to Wishaw by car?

The cheapest route from Greenock to Wishaw is the first suggested route (40.5mi, 53min) and costs 7.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Greenock to Wishaw is the third suggested route (44.1mi, 1h 13min) and costs 7.7 £.

The most expensive route from Greenock to Wishaw is the second suggested route (45.5mi, 57min) and costs 7.9 £.

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 Greenock to Wishaw?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.5mi (distance from Greenock to Wishaw) and its duration is 53min. The other route is 45.5mi, and its duration is 57min. The slowest route is 44.1mi, and its duration is 1h 13min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Greenock to Wishaw by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Greenock to Wishaw. It provides driving directions from Greenock to Wishaw, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Greenock - Wishaw 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 Greenock to Wishaw with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Greenock located?

Greenock is located in Inverclyde county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Greenock has coordinates 55.9564760o,-4.7719830o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Wishaw?

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.