Route from Kilmarnock to Bathgate

The distance between Kilmarnock and Bathgate is 47.5 miles. Travel time is 56 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
47.5 mi , 56 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Bathgate on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Bathgate

47.5 mi 56 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn left onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7082
45 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto B7082
0.9 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto A77
0.3 mi
8.
Merge right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
1.9 mi
9.
Continue onto M77
8.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
541 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
3.1 mi
13.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
238 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.3 mi
15.
Continue onto Redwood Drive (A726)
0.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Redwood Drive (A726)
126 ft
17.
Go straight towards A727
250 ft
18.
Turn right onto Philipshill Road
0.5 mi
19.
Turn right
118 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
33 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
944 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
103 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
69 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1239 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
141 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
98 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A749
222 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A749
683 ft
32.
Make a slight left onto East Kilbride Expressway
6 mi
33.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
15.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Whitburn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A801
78 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
753 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A801
68 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Boghead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
445 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.4 mi
42.
Continue straight onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.3 mi
43.
Continue straight to stay on Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
24 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
46.
Turn left onto Menzies Road
1234 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Bridge Street (A89)
146 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street (A89)
385 ft
49.
Turn left to stay on North Bridge Street
454 ft
50.
Turn left onto Mansefield Street
60 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Kilmarnock to Bathgate?

The expense of driving from Kilmarnock to Bathgate, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £8.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £4.1 (£8.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.73 per passenger (£8.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.05 per passenger (£8.2 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 Kilmarnock to Bathgate, approximately 5.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 47.48 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 £8.2 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.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Bathgate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.6 £ (5.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.73 £ (5.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.3 £ (5.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Bathgate

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Kilmarnock to Bathgate covers 47.29 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 4 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Bathgate is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Bathgate 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 Kilmarnock to Bathgate?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 47.5mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Bathgate) and its duration is 56min. The slowest route is 47.3mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

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

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock 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.