Route from Kirklees to Hamilton

The distance between Kirklees and Hamilton is 226 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Kirklees, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
226 mi , 3 h 53 min
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Route from Kirklees to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Kirklees to Hamilton

226 mi 3 h 53 min
1.
Head northeast on Bradshaw Road
0.6 mi
2.
Turn right onto Moor Bottom
655 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Westgate
120 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Westgate
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left to stay on Eastgate
135 ft
6.
Turn left onto Woodhead Road (A6024)
338 ft
7.
Continue onto Huddersfield Road (A616)
0.5 mi
8.
Continue slightly left onto Woodhead Road (A616)
0.7 mi
9.
Continue onto Parkgate (A616)
826 ft
10.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
807 ft
11.
Continue onto Dodds Royd (A616)
561 ft
12.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
0.9 mi
13.
Continue slightly left onto Swan Lane
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Park Road
0.7 mi
15.
Turn left onto Manchester Road (A62)
974 ft
16.
Make a slight right onto Whiteley Street (B6111)
0.4 mi
17.
Turn left onto Market Street (B6111)
857 ft
18.
Turn left onto Dale Street
0.4 mi
19.
Make a sharp right onto Church Street
572 ft
20.
Turn left onto St Marks Road
241 ft
21.
Turn left onto Longwood Gate
0.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Gilead Road
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Longwood Edge Road
0.3 mi
24.
Turn left onto New Hey Road (A640)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Mount Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M62
115 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards M62
0.4 mi
27.
Merge right onto M62
19 mi
28.
Continue onto M60
3.8 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards M61: Preston
0.7 mi
30.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
31.
Keep left towards M61: Preston
119 mi
32.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
33.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
35.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
36.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
526 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
405 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
566 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A72
150 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1001 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
122 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
43.
Keep left onto Muir Street (A72)
131 ft
44.
Go straight onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Kirklees to Hamilton?

The expense of driving from Kirklees to Hamilton, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £39.4. 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 £19.7 (£39.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.13 per passenger (£39.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.85 per passenger (£39.4 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 Kirklees to Hamilton, approximately 27.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 225.89 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 £39.4 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.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kirklees to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.7 £ (27.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.13 £ (27.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.85 £ (27.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kirklees to Hamilton

The second route from Kirklees to the Hamilton is 207.09 miles and takes 3 hours and 56 minutes.

The third route from Kirklees to the Hamilton is 206.75 miles and takes 4 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Kirklees to Hamilton is the third suggested route (207mi, 4h 52min) and costs 36.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kirklees to Hamilton is the second suggested route (207mi, 3h 56min) and costs 36.2 £.

The most expensive route from Kirklees to Hamilton is the first suggested route (226mi, 3h 53min) and costs 39.4 £.

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 Kirklees to Hamilton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 226mi (distance from Kirklees to Hamilton) and its duration is 3h 53min. The other route is 207mi, and its duration is 3h 56min. The slowest route is 207mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Where is Kirklees located?

Kirklees is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 194 meters above sea level. Kirklees has coordinates 53.5933432o,-1.8009509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirklees from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Hamilton?

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.