Hamilton East Kilbride by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Hamilton and East Kilbride by car is 6 miles. The driving time is 10 minutes.

How far is East Kilbride from Hamilton? The driving distance is 6 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
6 mi , 10 min
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Route from Hamilton to East Kilbride on map



Driving directions from Hamilton to East Kilbride

6 mi 10 min
1.
Head west on Wellhall Road (B755)
478 ft
2.
Turn right onto Peacock Way
455 ft
3.
Turn left onto Burnbank Road (A724)
0.4 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Burnbank Road (A724)
104 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Burnbank Road (A724)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto High Blantyre Road (B7012)
486 ft
7.
Turn right to stay on High Blantyre Road (B7012)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B7012
56 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto B7012
1261 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A725
4 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A725
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
2.2 mi
13.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
0.6 mi
14.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A725)
149 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
16.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
372 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Mains Road (B761)
114 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto West Mains Road (B761)
843 ft
20.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Hamilton to East Kilbride by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £1.1. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £0.55 (£1.1/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £0.37 (£1.1/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £0.28 (£1.1/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 6.02 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 6.02 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 0.7 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 0.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £1.1.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Hamilton to East Kilbride amounts to £1.1.

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Hamilton to East Kilbride.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 0.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.35 £ (0.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.23 £ (0.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.18 £ (0.7/4) /p.

Where is Hamilton located?

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of East Kilbride?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.