Route from Irvine to Livingston

The distance between Irvine and Livingston is 61.2 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
61.2 mi , 1 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Irvine to Livingston on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Livingston

61.2 mi 1 h 9 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bellfield Interchange (A77)
263 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellfield Interchange (A77)
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
3.6 mi
18.
Continue onto M77
8.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
541 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
3.1 mi
22.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
238 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Redwood Drive (A726)
0.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto Redwood Drive (A726)
126 ft
26.
Go straight towards A727
250 ft
27.
Turn right onto Philipshill Road
0.5 mi
28.
Turn right
118 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
33 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
944 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
103 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
69 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1239 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
141 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
98 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A749
222 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A749
683 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto East Kilbride Expressway
6 mi
42.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
20.9 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
0.9 mi
45.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
216 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.5 mi
47.
Make a slight left
1101 ft
48.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
246 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
901 ft
50.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
139 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
52.
Make a slight left
289 ft
53.
Keep left at the fork
215 ft
54.
Go straight onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
55.
Turn right onto Ladywell East Road
535 ft
56.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
57.
Turn left
112 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to drive from Irvine to Livingston with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Irvine to Livingston. The journey using petrol will set you back 10.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 5.35 pounds (£10.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.57 pounds (£10.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.68 pounds (£10.7 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Irvine and Livingston is approximately 61.22 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 7.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (7.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 10.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Irvine to Livingston is 10.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Irvine to Livingston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.7 £ (7.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.47 £ (7.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.85 £ (7.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Irvine to Livingston

The second route from Irvine to the Livingston is 61.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

The third route from Irvine to the Livingston is 60.76 miles and takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Irvine to Livingston by car?

The cheapest route from Irvine to Livingston is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Irvine to Livingston is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Irvine to Livingston is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Irvine to Livingston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 61.2mi (distance from Irvine to Livingston) and its duration is 1h 9min. The other route is 61.1mi, and its duration is 1h 15min. The slowest route is 60.8mi, and its duration is 1h 20min.

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

Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Livingston?

Livingston is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. Livingston has coordinates 55.9007080o,-3.5180680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Livingston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.