Route from Leeds to Hamilton

The distance between Leeds and Hamilton is 197 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
197 mi , 3 h 43 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leeds to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Hamilton

197 mi 3 h 43 min
1.
Head east on Great George Street
791 ft
2.
Make a slight left
105 ft
3.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
1219 ft
4.
Take the ramp onto Woodhouse Lane (A660)
217 ft
5.
Merge right onto Woodhouse Lane (A660)
0.9 mi
6.
Continue onto Headingley Lane (A660)
0.7 mi
7.
Continue slightly right onto Otley Road (A660)
1.5 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Otley Road (A660)
152 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Otley Road (A660)
2.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Leeds Road (A660)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leeds Road (A660)
104 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Leeds Road (A660)
896 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leeds Road (A660)
97 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Leeds Road (A660)
3.6 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Otley Bypass (A660)
21 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Otley Bypass (A660)
1 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Skipton
144 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards Skipton
1.5 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Burley Bypass (A65)
227 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Burley Bypass (A65)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A65
148 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
3.2 mi
23.
Make a slight left onto Skipton Road (A65)
2.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Addingham Wharfedale Road (A65)
1.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Addingham Wharfedale Road (A65)
115 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Addingham Wharfedale Road (A65)
0.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Skipton Road (A65)
3.3 mi
28.
Continue onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
35 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
1.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
216 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.7 mi
33.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Skipton Road (A65)
396 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A65)
3 mi
35.
Continue left onto High Street (A65)
677 ft
36.
Continue slightly right onto Skipton Road (A65)
5.1 mi
37.
Continue onto Main Road (A65)
1053 ft
38.
Continue onto Kendal Road (A65)
1.6 mi
39.
Continue onto Main Street (A65)
3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A65
73 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
11.7 mi
42.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
109 ft
43.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
4.1 mi
44.
Turn right
581 ft
45.
Make a slight right onto Long Lane
0.9 mi
46.
Continue onto Wandales Lane
0.8 mi
47.
Go straight onto Bents Lane
896 ft
48.
Turn left onto Flush Brow
136 ft
49.
Turn right to stay on Flush Brow
762 ft
50.
Turn right onto A683
6.5 mi
51.
Go straight onto B6256
1.1 mi
52.
Turn left onto Scotch Jeans (A684)
2.1 mi
53.
Take the ramp towards M6: The North
0.3 mi
54.
Merge right onto M6
53.1 mi
55.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
56.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
58.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
59.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
526 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
405 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
566 ft
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A72
150 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1001 ft
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
122 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
66.
Keep left onto Muir Street (A72)
131 ft
67.
Go straight onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
68.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Leeds to Hamilton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 34.4 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 17.2 quid each (£34.4 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 11.47 quid (£34.4 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 8.6 quid (£34.4 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Leeds and Hamilton is about 196.87 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 23.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (23.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 34.4 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Leeds to Hamilton: 34.4 pounds.
 

 

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 Leeds to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.9 £ (23.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.93 £ (23.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.95 £ (23.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Hamilton

The second route from Leeds to the Hamilton is 214.8 miles and takes 3 hours and 52 minutes.

The third route from Leeds to the Hamilton is 207.16 miles and takes 4 hours and 29 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leeds to Hamilton is the first suggested route (197mi, 3h 43min) and costs 34.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leeds to Hamilton is the third suggested route (207mi, 4h 29min) and costs 36.2 £.

The most expensive route from Leeds to Hamilton is the second suggested route (215mi, 3h 52min) and costs 37.5 £.

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 Leeds to Hamilton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 197mi (distance from Leeds to Hamilton) and its duration is 3h 43min. The other route is 215mi, and its duration is 3h 52min. The slowest route is 207mi, and its duration is 4h 29min.

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

Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds 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.