Route from Hamilton to Sunderland

The distance between Hamilton and Sunderland is 153 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
153 mi , 2 h 45 min
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Route from Hamilton to Sunderland on map



Driving directions from Hamilton to Sunderland

153 mi 2 h 45 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
5.6 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
1148 ft
15.
Merge right onto Greymoorhill Interchange (A7)
18 ft
16.
Keep right onto Greymoorhill Interchange (A7)
256 ft
17.
Keep left onto A689
2.2 mi
18.
Enter Brampton Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brampton Road (A689)
70 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Brampton Road (A689)
3.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brampton Road (A689)
174 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Brampton Road (A689)
1 mi
22.
Continue onto Carlisle Road (A689)
1.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Brampton Bypass (A689)
0.6 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brampton Bypass (A69)
118 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Brampton Bypass (A69)
13.3 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Haltwhistle Bypass (A69)
113 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Haltwhistle Bypass (A69)
21 mi
28.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A69
305 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A69
11.6 mi
30.
Enter East Denton Interchange and take the 3rd exit
449 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
32.
Merge right onto A1
8.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1231: Sunderland
0.4 mi
34.
Keep left onto Sunderland Highway (A1231)
0.9 mi
35.
Enter Galleries North Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Sunderland Highway (A1231)
509 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Sunderland Highway (A1231)
3.1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Sunderland
563 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Sunderland
1275 ft
39.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
142 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
133 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
0.5 mi
43.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 3rd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
158 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
1.2 mi
45.
Keep left towards Roker
0.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1290
73 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A1290
918 ft
48.
Turn right onto North Bridge Street (A1018)
0.3 mi
49.
Continue onto Wearmouth Bridge (A1018)
1030 ft
50.
Turn left onto Bridge Street
382 ft
51.
Make a sharp right onto High Street West
222 ft
52.
Turn left onto Union Street
453 ft
53.
Turn right
73 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Hamilton to Sunderland?

The expense of driving from Hamilton to Sunderland, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £26.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £13.4 (£26.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.93 per passenger (£26.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.7 per passenger (£26.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Hamilton to Sunderland, approximately 18.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 153.47 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £26.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive 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.

Diesel cost from Hamilton to Sunderland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Hamilton to Sunderland

The second route from Hamilton to the Sunderland is 172.5 miles and takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.

The third route from Hamilton to the Sunderland is 153.03 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Hamilton to Sunderland is the third suggested route (153mi, 3h 12min) and costs 26.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Hamilton to Sunderland is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 45min) and costs 26.8 £.

The most expensive route from Hamilton to Sunderland is the second suggested route (172mi, 3h 7min) and costs 30.1 £.

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 Hamilton to Sunderland?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Hamilton to Sunderland) and its duration is 2h 45min. The other route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 7min. The slowest route is 153mi, and its duration is 3h 12min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Hamilton to Sunderland by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Hamilton to Sunderland. It provides driving directions from Hamilton to Sunderland, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Hamilton - Sunderland 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 Hamilton 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 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 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.