Route from Hamilton to Leicester

The distance between Hamilton and Leicester is 297 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 1 minute.

From: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
297 mi , 5 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Hamilton to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Hamilton to Leicester

297 mi 5 h 1 min
1.
Head east on Wellhall Road (B755)
62 ft
2.
Continue onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
157 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A72
101 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1028 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
188 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
349 ft
9.
Make a slight left onto A723
739 ft
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
11.
Keep right onto M74
25 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
13.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
14.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
52.9 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
16.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A500
44 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
8.2 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
19.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left at the fork
1251 ft
21.
Turn left onto City Road (A5007)
846 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
85 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street (A50)
101 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
849 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
103 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 1st exit
39 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
796 ft
30.
Merge right onto A50
4.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
33.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
143 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Derby Road (A50)
161 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Derby Road (A50)
4.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road (A50)
198 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Road (A50)
20.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp towards M1: The SOUTH
0.4 mi
40.
Merge right onto M1
10.4 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Leicester
0.5 mi
42.
Merge right onto A511
44 ft
43.
Keep left onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
1.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A50)
180 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A50)
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
223 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
2.7 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
49.
Merge right onto A46
0.3 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5630: Beaumont
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Anstey Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
704 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter Anstey Lane and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
132 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
441 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
156 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.9 mi
57.
Continue straight onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.6 mi
58.
Continue onto Ravensbridge Drive
1298 ft
59.
Turn right onto Abbey Gate
885 ft
60.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A50)
200 ft
61.
Continue onto Frog Island (A50)
684 ft
62.
Continue onto Northgate Street (A50)
900 ft
63.
Continue onto Highcross Street (A50)
761 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Hamilton to Leicester?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 51.9 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 25.95 quid each (£51.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 17.3 quid per person (£51.9 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 12.98 quid per person (£51.9 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 36 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 297.08 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 36 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Hamilton to Leicester: 51.9 quid.

 

Diesel cost from Hamilton to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 36 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18 £ (36/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12 £ (36/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9 £ (36/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

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 Leicester?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.