Route from Livingston to Gateshead

The distance between Livingston and Gateshead is 140 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
140 mi , 2 h 32 min
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Route from Livingston to Gateshead on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Gateshead

140 mi 2 h 32 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
1005 ft
4.
Turn left onto Knightsridge East Road
503 ft
5.
Make a slight left
353 ft
6.
Go straight onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit
173 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
645 ft
9.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.8 mi
10.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
9.4 mi
13.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
15.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
16.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
17.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
19.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 3rd exit onto A1
738 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
20.6 mi
21.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
215 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
192 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
4.3 mi
25.
Go straight onto A1
2.6 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
156 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
11.3 mi
28.
Continue onto A1
8.1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
291 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
176 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
115 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
57.1 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards A696: Jedburgh
0.3 mi
36.
Make a slight left towards A167: City (Centre)
0.3 mi
37.
Enter Kenton Bar and take the 2nd exit onto Ponteland Road (A167)
137 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Ponteland Road (A167)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ponteland Road (A167)
147 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Ponteland Road (A167)
1065 ft
41.
Enter Springfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ponteland Road (A167)
119 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Ponteland Road (A167)
1.8 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
44.
Merge right onto A167
1.5 mi
45.
Turn left onto Gateshead Highway (A167)
726 ft
46.
Take the ramp on the right onto Eastgate (A184)
192 ft
47.
Keep right onto Lambton Street
737 ft
48.
Turn left
310 ft
49.
Merge right onto West Central Route (A184)
991 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Prince Consort Road (B1426)
249 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Prince Consort Road (B1426)
0.5 mi
52.
Turn right onto Exeter Street
391 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Livingston to Gateshead by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 24.4 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £12.2 (equivalent to 24.4/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 8.13 pounds (24.4/3) per passenger.
6.1 pounds (24.4/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(139.83 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 24.4 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)17 litres are consumed (139.83 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 17 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 17 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 24.4 pounds

24.4 pounds for fuel to get from Livingston to Gateshead
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Gateshead.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.45 £ (16.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.63 £ (16.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.23 £ (16.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Gateshead

The second route from Livingston to the Gateshead is 121.89 miles and takes 2 hours and 31 minutes.

The third route from Livingston to the Gateshead is 139.28 miles and takes 2 hours and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Livingston to Gateshead is the second suggested route (122mi, 2h 31min) and costs 21.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Livingston to Gateshead is the third suggested route (139mi, 2h 39min) and costs 24.3 £.

The most expensive route from Livingston to Gateshead is the first suggested route (140mi, 2h 32min) and costs 24.4 £.

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 Livingston to Gateshead?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 122mi (distance from Livingston to Gateshead) and its duration is 2h 31min. The other route is 140mi, and its duration is 2h 32min. The slowest route is 139mi, and its duration is 2h 39min.

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

Where is Livingston located?

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.

What is the location of Gateshead?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.