Route from Livingston to Glenrothes

The distance between Livingston and Glenrothes is 36.6 miles. Travel time is 40 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
36.6 mi , 40 min
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Route from Livingston to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Glenrothes

36.6 mi 40 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
5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
14.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
15.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
16.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
17.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
18.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
19.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
20.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
22.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
25.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
32.
Make a slight left
897 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Livingston to Glenrothes by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Livingston to Glenrothes is £6.4 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £3.2 for the journey (£6.4 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £2.13 (£6.4 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £1.6 (£6.4 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 4.4 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £6.4 fare for the journey from Livingston to Glenrothes.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £6.4, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.2 £ (4.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.47 £ (4.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.1 £ (4.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Glenrothes

The most time-consuming route from Livingston to Glenrothes spans a distance of 49.14 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Livingston to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (36.6mi, 40min) and costs 6.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (49.1mi, 1h 11min) and costs 8.6 £.

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 Glenrothes?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 36.6mi (distance from Livingston to Glenrothes) and its duration is 40min. The slowest route is 49.1mi, and its duration is 1h 11min.

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

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.