Route from Livingston to Glasgow

The distance between Livingston and Glasgow is 31.5 miles. Travel time is 36 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Glasgow, County: Glasgow City, Scotland
31.5 mi , 36 min
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Route from Livingston to Glasgow on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Glasgow

31.5 mi 36 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Ladywell East Road
636 ft
5.
Turn right
412 ft
6.
Go straight onto Houstoun Road
0.5 mi
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Enter Eliburn North Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
183 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.6 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Houstoun Road
104 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Appleton Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road West
157 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road West
823 ft
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Enter Barracks Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Deans Road
181 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Deans Road
0.4 mi
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Enter Tailend Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Starlaw Road (A779)
433 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Starlaw Road (A779)
1 mi
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Enter Starlaw West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M8
237 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto M8
27.1 mi
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Take exit 16 on the left towards (A81): Aberfoyle
825 ft
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Keep left towards George Square
184 ft
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Continue onto Canal Street
401 ft
22.
Turn left onto Dobbie's Loan (A804)
838 ft
23.
Turn right onto North Hanover Street
978 ft
24.
Turn right onto Killermont Street
638 ft
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Turn left
55 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Livingston to Glasgow by car?

Driving from Livingston to Glasgow costs £5.5 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £2.75 (£5.5 split by 2). With three friends, it's £1.83 each (£5.5 divided by 3), and with four, it's £1.38 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 3.8 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £5.5 Livingston-Glasgow fare.

In all, the travel costs £5.5 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Glasgow.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.9 £ (3.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.27 £ (3.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.95 £ (3.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Glasgow

An alternative route from Livingston to the Glasgow is 31.98 miles and takes 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Livingston to Glasgow is the first suggested route (31.5mi, 36min) and costs 5.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Glasgow is the second suggested route (32mi, 49min) and costs 5.6 £.

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 Glasgow?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 31.5mi (distance from Livingston to Glasgow) and its duration is 36min. The slowest route is 32mi, and its duration is 49min.

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

Glasgow is located in Glasgow City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Glasgow has coordinates 55.8642370o,-4.2518060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glasgow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.