Route from Inverness to Bathgate

The distance between Inverness and Bathgate is 162 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Inverness, County: Highland, Scotland
To: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
162 mi , 2 h 58 min
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Route from Inverness to Bathgate on map



Driving directions from Inverness to Bathgate

162 mi 2 h 58 min
1.
Head southeast on Castle Street (B861)
866 ft
2.
Continue onto Culduthel Road (B861)
359 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Old Edinburgh Road (B853)
0.3 mi
4.
Go straight onto Annfield Road (B853)
1226 ft
5.
Turn left onto Damfield Road (B853)
876 ft
6.
Continue onto Culcabock Road (B853)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue straight onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter Inshes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Culloden Road (B9006)
105 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Culloden Road (B9006)
0.3 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the right onto B9006
505 ft
11.
Continue slightly left onto A9
108 mi
12.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
495 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
2.4 mi
14.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
337 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
16.
Keep right towards M90: Edinburgh
31.4 mi
17.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
20.
Keep right onto M8
5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
1002 ft
22.
Keep right towards A899
737 ft
23.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
536 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Dechmont Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A89
99 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A89
1.3 mi
27.
Turn right
0.4 mi
28.
Turn left
2.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Drumcross Road
0.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Hopetoun Street
1053 ft
31.
Turn right onto Mansefield Street
60 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Inverness to Bathgate by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Inverness to Bathgate is £28.2 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 143 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £14.1 for the journey (£28.2 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £9.4 (£28.2 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £7.05 (£28.2 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 19.7 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £28.2 fare for the journey from Inverness to Bathgate.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £28.2, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Inverness to Bathgate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.9 £ (17.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.93 £ (17.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.45 £ (17.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Inverness to Bathgate

An alternative route from Inverness to the Bathgate is 158.77 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Inverness to Bathgate by car?

The cheapest route from Inverness to Bathgate is the second suggested route (159mi, 3h 4min) and costs 27.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Inverness to Bathgate is the first suggested route (162mi, 2h 58min) and costs 28.2 £.

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 Inverness to Bathgate?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 162mi (distance from Inverness to Bathgate) and its duration is 2h 58min. The slowest route is 159mi, and its duration is 3h 4min.

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

Where is Inverness located?

Inverness is located in Highland county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Inverness has coordinates 57.4777730o,-4.2247210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Inverness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bathgate?

Bathgate is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Bathgate has coordinates 55.9024000o,-3.6431180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bathgate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.